Hebrew amulets, like most other amulets, are concerned with warding off from the wearer the effects of the Evil Eye and with protecting women from the dangers of childbirth. The book discusses the general background of amulets, their ethnology and the interpretation of the inscribed letters and symbols which appear on them. It shows how, by selecting suitable Words of Power, the amulet maker can create the correct amulet for the proper occasion. A check-list of Words of Power and a detailed explanation of many typical illustrated silver amulets is given. The author considers the history of Hebrew amulets from earliest times and deals particularly with amulets in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries outlining the influence of Shabbethai Zevi and the Hida in the improvisation of amuletic inscriptions." Graded Good using AbeBooks' guide to book conditions. Most noticeable damage is to the dust jacket and hard board covers, with quite tatty edges and multiple creases, as well as some water s