Bøger af Owen Davies

"A copiously illustrated global history of magic books, from ancient papyri to pulp paperbacks. Grimoires, textbooks of magic and occult knowledge, have existed through the ages alongside other magic and religious texts in part because of the need to create a physical record of magical phenomena, but also to enact magic through spells and rituals. To understand the history of these texts is to understand the influence of the major religions, the development of early science, the cultural influence of print, the growth of literacy, the social impact of colonialism, and the expansion of esoteric cultures across the oceans. In more than two hundred color illustrations from ancient times to the present, renowned scholar Owen Davies examines little-studied artistic qualities of grimoires, revealing a unique world of design and imagination. The book takes a global approach, considering Egyptian and Greek papyri, ancient Chinese bamboo scripts, South American pulp prints, and Japanese demon encyclopedias, among other examples. This book will enchant readers interested in the history of magic and science, as well as in book and manuscript history." -- publisher's description.

Cofiant a Llythyrau y Parch Robert Jones Llanllyfni is a Welsh biography of Robert Jones Llanllyfni, an influential Welsh preacher, and pastor. The book provides rare insights into the life and work of Robert Jones Llanllyfni, including his contributions to Welsh literature. The book is written in Welsh and will appeal to Welsh scholars and fans of Welsh literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Nodwch gynnwys llawn y llyfr hwn, Cofiant Y John Prichard, D. D., Llangollen (1880) gan Davies, Owen, yng Nghymraeg.Mae'r llyfr hwn yn adrodd hanes bywyd John Prichard, D.D., a'i berthynas ag eglwysi Cymru. Roedd Prichard yn bregethwr a gwirfoddolwr crefyddol a briododd ����� merch o'r enw Mary Jones. Roedd yn ffigur pwysig yn hanes yr eglwysi yng Nghymru ac roedd ei ymrwymiad i'r gwaith crefyddol yn amlwg trwy ei fywyd.Mae'r llyfr yn cynnwys manylion am yr hanes personol a chyhoeddus o fywyd Prichard, gan gynnwys ei enedigaeth yn Sir Gaernarfon a'i addysg yn Ysgol y Frenhines. Mae'r llyfr yn trafod ei yrfa fel bregethwr a'i ymrwymiad i'r gwaith crefyddol, gan gynnwys ei wasanaeth fel caplan, ei gyfraniad i'r Gymdeithas Bedyddwyr a'i ymrwymiad i ddysgu Cymraeg.Mae'r llyfr yn cynnwys hefyd manylion am ei berthynas gyda'i deulu a'i briod, Mary Jones. Mae'r llyfr yn trafod hefyd ei ymrwymiad i'r gwaith cymdeithasol, gan gynnwys ei ymgysylltiad �����'r Gymdeithas Bedyddwyr a'i ymrwymiad i addysgu plant.Mae'r llyfr yn cynnwys lluniau a chofnodion hanesyddol pwysig sy'n rhoi cipolwg ar fywyd a gwaith John Prichard, D.D. Mae'r llyfr yn adnodd defnyddiol i'r rhai sydd ����� diddordeb mewn hanes crefyddol yng Nghymru ac yn gyfrol werthfawr i'r rhai sy'n ystyried eu gyrfa fel bregethwyr.This Book Is In Welsh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The 4000-year story of witchcraft and magic - from the ancient world to Harry Potter... and beyond...

This book redresses popular interpretations of concealed objects, enigmatically discovered within the fabric of post-medieval buildings.

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 licenseThis book explores the magical and medical history of executions from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century by looking at the afterlife potency of criminal corpses, the healing activities of the executioner, and the magic of the gallows site.

Reveals changing perceptions of ghosts at different social levels from the Reformation through to the twentieth century in Britain and America. This five-volume set focuses on the key published debates that emerged in each century, and illustrates the range of literary formats that reported or discussed ghosts.

Examines the social history of ghosts since the medieval period. Underpinning this book's approach is the awareness that for the intellectual and scientific advances, the belief in ghosts is vibrant and socially relevant. Understanding the history of ghosts helps explain why we feel haunted by the people of the past.

In 1856, William Dove poisoned his wife, was tried and executed. Believing a fortune teller's prediction that he would remarry a more attractive and richer woman, he made a pact with the devil, hired men to perform magic, and then murdered his wife. This book is a study on nineteenth century magic, murder and madness.

This study traces the history of witchcraft and magic from 1736 - the year of the Witchcraft Act - to the year 1951, when the passing of the Fraudulent Mediums Act finally erased the concept of witchcraft from the statute books.