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ADASaD

From the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Theology–ranked as the world’s best theology, divinity, and religious studies program–Professor Gabriel Said Reynolds invites learners into an exploration of two of the world’s most influential sacred texts.

Magical thought has always attracted human imagination. In this course we will introduce you to the Middle Ages through a wide conception of magic. Students will have an approach to medieval culture, beliefs and practices from the perspective of History and History of Science. Popular magic, as well as learned magic (alchemy, geomancy and necromancy) will be addressed. Moreover, we will also deal with how eastern practices and texts influenced...