Amulets, Christian
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23743757 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maria G Parani (0000-0002-9482-4793, University of Cyprus, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah03006 |
| OpenAlex | W4243537560 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
Despite vehement opposition by the church, Christians, in their search for protection against the maleficent activity of demons, adopted the use of amulets, usually in the form of personal ornaments such as pendants, rings, and armbands, which were worn on the body for greater effectiveness.
Art · Literature · Opposition (politics) · Ornaments · Political science · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical and Architectural Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Law
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |