THEOSISWlastow G.K.
In Leviticus 20:27, it states, 'Whether male or female, if they invoke the dead or practice sorcery, let them be put to death.' Deuteronomy 18:9-12 lists the 'abominations' of the Canaanite nations, cautioning Israel against practices such as child sacrifice, divination, fortune-telling, witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, and consultation of the dead. Various forms of magic linked with astrology and divination, including interpretations based on celestial occurrences, animal entrails, bird flight, random animal behavior, and the birth of unusual beings, are documented in the records of the Assyrian Sargonids.
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These records, originating from ancient clay tablets of the Chaldeans, were brought from locations like Erech or Agana, known historically as centers of esoteric knowledge, which were influenced by Turanian shamans. This fascinating subject is explored in detail by Lenorman in his work 'Magic and Science of Divination among the Chaldeans' (1874, 1875), drawing from translations by J. Smith. Previous discussions, particularly in relation to Genesis (ch. XXXV⁴⁰;3, Notes 14, 18, 16), have examined the impact of Chaldean civilization on Canaan. Lenorman highlights the significant influence of this civilization's magical practices, spells, and sorcery across much of the ancient world. For instance, in Italy, the Romans adopted many of their augury techniques from the Etruscans, and evidence has shown a remarkable similarity between Etruscan divinations and those of Chaldean origin found in Assyria.