A Lead Phylactery from Colle san Basilio (Sicily)

Authors

  • Sergio Giannobile
  • D. R. Jordan

Abstract

An improved text of a Christian phylactery provides an addition to the small catalogue of protective/white magic texts inscribed on lead rather than on precious metal.

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Published

2006-03-25

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 1 (2006)

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