Monday, April 16, 2018

Research positions on Coptic magic at Würzburg

NETWORK FOR THE STUDY OF ESOTERICISM IN ANTIQUITY: TWO POSITIONS IN COPTIC MAGIC AT WÜRZBURG.
These positions will be part of a new in-depth project studying “magical” texts from Late Antique and early Islamic Egypt written in Coptic, and will involve the creation of a database of published and unpublished texts, the edition and re-edition of original manuscripts, and the production of research situating them within their historical, social and intellectual context. The appointed applicants will work with the team co-ordinator (Dr. Korshi Dosoo).
Follow the link for details and application information. The deadline is 31 May 2018. Cross-file under Coptic Watch.

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