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The objective is to analyze the intersection of magic, aesthetics, and justice in early Christian contexts.

THE EARLY STAGES OF CHRISTIANITY - Laura Salah Nasrallah, Ancient Christians and the Power of Curses. Magic, Aesthetics, and Justice. Pp. xxii + 318, ills, colour pls. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Cased, £85, US$110. ISBN: 978-1-009-40573-7. - Stanley Stowers, Christian Beginnings. A Study in Ancient Mediterranean Religion. Pp. viii + 316. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2024. Cased, £95. ISBN: 978-1-3995-1006-6.

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The objective is to analyze the intersection of magic, aesthetics, and justice in early Christian contexts.
Review of two scholarly works on early Christianity and ancient Mediterranean religions.
Analysis of themes related to curses and their social implications.
Comparative examination of aesthetic practices in early Christian communities.
Barries on the power of curses in establishing community norms are evident.
Cultural aesthetics significantly influenced expressions of justice in early Christianity.
The role of magic is highlighted in shaping social and spiritual identities.

Book reviews explore ancient religious practices and their implications in early Christianity, revealing cultural dynamics.

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