Korshi Dosoo
Co-Principal Investigator of the “Corpus of Coptic Magical Formularies (CoMaF)” project based at the Julius Maximilian University Würzburg. Leading expert in the study of ancient ritual texts from Egypt.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 29min
Korshi Dosoo and Markéta Preininger, "Papyri Copticae Magicae: Coptic Magical Texts, Volume 1: Formularies" (de Gruyter, 2023)
Korshi Dosoo, Co-Principal Investigator at the Corpus of Coptic Magical Formularies project, joins to explore the fascinating world of ancient Coptic magical texts. He discusses the practical uses of these texts, from love spells to healing invocations, revealing how they provide a window into the daily lives and concerns of late ancient Egyptians. The conversation delves into the evolution of Coptic language, the interplay between magical traditions and Christianity, and the ongoing efforts to reinterpret these invaluable historical artifacts.
Nov 2, 2022 • 42min
Korshi Dosoo on Early Christian Magic
Papyrologist Korshi Dosoo reveals the world of early Christian magic found in papyrus-records. Blurred boundaries between Christian practices and magic, insipid amulets and narrative charms, seeking justice through magical traditions, continuation of magical traditions throughout history, and the invisibility of early Christian magic are all discussed.
Nov 28, 2019 • 1h 15min
Korshi Dosoo on the Papyri Græcæ Magicæ and Western Esotericism
Papyrologist Korshi Dosoo discusses the Greek Magical Papyri, exploring its history, translation, and cultural context in ancient Egypt. The podcast covers topics like abracadabra words, magical signs, invocations, binding spells, and the linguistic situation in ancient Egypt. It also touches upon the influence of magical papyri on modern society and popular culture, as well as the connection between the Book of Abraham and the Joseph Smith Papyrus.
