Korshi Dosoo

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.

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.