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Roman London (The Museum of London)

History

MERRIFIELD, Ralph

Hall, Jenny

Ancient Civilizations

Seven Hills Books

.Hardback,Ex-Library,with usual stamps markings, ,in good all-round condition,dust jacket in fair condition,212pages.

Roman London

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Cassell

The Roman city of London

Ernest Benn Ltd.

London: City of the Romans

Americas

Univ. Of California Pr.

Ralph Merrifield systematically examines the evidence from prehistoric times to the present and demonstrates that all through the fundamental changes of belief--from primitive animism to Christianity to scientific rationalism--the same kinds of simple ritual have survived because they answer deep human needs.

The archaeology of ritual and magic

Politics & Social Sciences

Archaeology

Batsford

Archaeology of Ritual and Magic

New Amsterdam Books

Like all human activities, ritual customs, intended to gain advantage or avert disaster by supernatural means, have left their mark on the archaeological record. Yet archaeologists are often reluctant to recognize evidence of behavior that has no obvious material purpose. Even where they realize that something unusual has occurred, they will put forward every other possible explanation in terms of accident or functional utility, however improbable. For the first time, Ralph Merrifield systematically looks at the evidence for European ritual from prehistoric times to the present day. In examining different kinds of ritual, superstition and magic—whether animal sacrifice, offerings to earth and water, spells and charms, or antidotes to witchcraft—he shows how common patterns of activity have continued with little alteration over the centuries. Through fundamental changes of religious belief—from primitive animism to developed paganism, from paganism to Christianity, from traditional Catholicism to Protestantism, and even from religious faith to scientific rationalism—the same kinds of simple ritual have survived to give comfort and a sense of security. Profusely illustrated, this provocative and readable study will not only be required reading for archaeologists at all levels, but will also appeal to all those interested in folklore and the oddities of human behavior.

The Archaeology of Ritual and Magic

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