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Gabriele Conte, Exorcism in Ancient Egypt
Texts and practised from the religious and healing tradition

March 2026

ISBN 978-1-906137-96-0

The volume presents an overview of exorcism rituals in Egyptian religion, from the Middle Kingdom to later periods. Exorcism is a type of ritual attested in various cultures, the study of which has always presented various problems arising from rationalizing approaches. As a ritual aimed at promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, exorcism lies somewhere between magic, religion, and science, causing ambiguity among scholars in the use of terminology. Ancient Egyptian culture presents countless examples of rituals aimed at warding off supernatural entities that cause disease. Often considered as embryonic forms of medical and scientific reflection, or simply as superstitions, these rituals instead offer insight into the Egyptians' view of everyday problems, their fears, and their different conception of illness and healing. This volume therefore addresses the study of these rituals from various perspectives: the social role of exorcists; the transmission and reproduction of healing knowledge; the materiality of remedies and rituals; the textual and cultural motifs underlying spells; and the evolution of the practice over time.

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Jan Moje

Schabtis und verwandte Figurinen. Mit den Beständen der Berliner Antikensammlung, des Museums für Vor- und Frühgeschichte und des Vorderasiatischen Museums.
Spätzeit, Teil 1.

ISBN 9781906137939

Berlin Museum, shabti catalogue

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