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During the lowest point of his life, a man begins writing letters
to God to vent his frustrations - and unexpectedly receives answers
to his questions, written by his own hand. The bestselling
spiritual classic that has now sold millions of copies world-wide.
Neale Donald Walsch was experiencing the lowest point of his life -
from a devastating fire to the collapse of his marriage - when he
decided to write a letter to God to vent his frustrations. What he
did not expect was a response: as he finished his letter, he was
moved to continue writing, and out came extraordinary answers to
his questions. These answers - covering all aspects of human
existence, from happiness to money, to faith - helped Walsch to
change himself and his life for better, and the way he viewed other
beings. Walsch compiled all of these answers into a book,
Conversations with God, which was an instant bestseller on
publication in 1995, going straight into the New York Times
bestseller list and remaining there for more than 130 weeks. Over
twenty years later, it has sold millions of copies world-wide and
has changed the lives of countless people all around the world with
its profound answers about life, happiness, money, love and faith.
Conversations with God is a modern spiritual classic that remains
fresh and relevant in a world that needs its powerful messages
about who we are and our place in it more than ever.
Comparing amulets over time and space, this volume focuses on the
function of written words on these fascinating artefacts. Ranging
from Roman Egypt to the Middle Ages and the Modern period, this
book provides an overview on these artefacts in the Mediterranean
world and beyond, including Europe, Iran, and Turkey. A deep
analysis of the textuality of amulets provides comparative
information on themes and structures of the religious traditions
examined. A strong emphasis is placed on the material features of
the amulets and their connections to ritual purposes. The textual
content, as well as other characteristics, is examined
systematically, in order to establish patterns of influence and
diffusion. The question of production, which includes the
relationships that linked professional magicians, artists and
craftsmen to their clientele, is also discussed, as well as the
sacred and cultural economies involved.
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