SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

Abwehrzauber und Behexung

Description: New. Die ïberzeugung, dass bestimmte physische und psychische Leiden als Behexung zu diagnostizieren sind, ihre Ursache also in bïsen Schadenzauber-Ritualen oder behexten Substanzen haben, gehïrt zu den unhinterfragten Grundannahmen der babylonisch-assyrischen Heilkunde. ïber die Vorstellungen, die man im alten Mesopotamien mit Hexerei, Schadenzauber, Hexer und Hexe verband, informiert vor allem ein umfangreiches Corpus von Abwehrzauber-Ritualen, die der Beschwïrer im Falle einer Behexungsdiagnose durchfïhren konnte. [p]"Abwehrzauber und Behexung" bietet eine umfassende Darstellung des babylonisch-assyrischen Schadenzauberglaubens. Auf einen detaillierten ïberblick ïber die einschlïgigen (vielfach unpublizierten) Quellen folgt eine ausfïhrliche Diskussion der mit den Agenten des Schadenzaubers assoziierten Stereotypen (ïHexenmuster') und deren Anwendung in konkreten Fïllen von Hexereianklagen. Symptomologie, Diagnose und die Therapie von Behexung mit Ritual und Heilmittel werden eingehend analysiert. Ein Ausblick vergleicht die mesopotamischen Schadenzaubervorstellungen mit denen des hethitischen Anatoliens und gibt eine allgemeine typologische Charakterisierung des mesopotamischen Hexenglaubens.

Languages: English

Alibris ID: 9642185722

International Law and Islamic Law

The relationship between modern international law and Islamic law has raised many theoretical and practical questions that cannot be ignored in the contemporary study and understanding of both international law and Islamic law. The significance and relevance of this relationship in both academic and practical terms, especially after the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, is now well understood. Recent international events in particular corroborate the need for a better understanding of the relationship between contemporary international law and Islamic law and how their interaction can be explored and improved to enhance modern international relations and international law.The articles reproduced in this volume examine the issues of General Principles of International Law, International Use of Force, International Humanitarian Law, International Terrorism, International Protection of Diplomats, International Environmental and Water Law, Universality of Human Rights, Women's Rights, Rights of the Child, Rights of Religious Minorities, and State Practice. The essays have been carefully selected to reflect, as much as possible, the different Islamic perspectives on each of these aspects of international law.

About the Author
Mashood A. Baderin is Professor in the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK.

Perilous Power: The Middle East and U.S. Foreign Policy. Dialogues on Terror, Democracy, War and Justice

The volatile Middle East is a site of vast resources, profound passions, frequent crises, and long-standing conflicts, as well as a major source of international tensions and a key site of direct US intervention.

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Timely, erudite and incisive, Perilous Power provides the best readable introduction for all who wish to understand the complex issues related to the Middle East from a perspective dedicated to peace and justice.