Magianism

Neither the evil principle of Magianism nor the witch of Palestine has much in common with the Christian.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams

'No contract of subjection to a diabolic power, no infernal stamp or sign of such a fatal league, no revellings of Satan and his hags,' [6] no such materialistic notions could be conformable to the spirit of Judaism or at least of Magianism.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams

Brahminism, Buddhism, Magianism, Judaism, Mohammedanism -- and that of the West, of paganism and of Christianity, founded on their respective _idealistic_ and _realistic_ tendencies.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams

When the many identities which existed between Druidism and Magianism are considered, we can hardly doubt that this Persian commemoration of the Creation originated our Easter-eggs.

Notes and Queries, Number 16, February 16, 1850 Various

Some of the patriarchs of the Nestorian Church were converts, or sons of converts, from Magianism.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 11: New Mexico-Philip 1840-1916 1913

Magianism, an importation from Chaldaea and Persia, must be reckoned among the religions of the pagan

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

In the later years of the empire, the principles of Magianism had gradually prevailed more and more over those of Zoroaster.

History of the Conflict between Religion and Science 1881

She had followed the Monotheism of Zoroaster; had then accepted Dualism, and exchanged that for Magianism.

History of the Conflict between Religion and Science 1881

But, devoting a few words to this subject, it may be said that Magianism received a worse blow than that which had been inflicted on Christianity; The fate of Persia was settled at the battle of Cadesia.

History of the Conflict between Religion and Science 1881

In face of the world Magianism had insulted Christianity, by profaning her most sacred places -- Bethlehem, Gethsemane, Calvary -- by burning the sepulchre of Christ, by rifling and destroying the churches, by scattering to the winds priceless relics, by carrying off, with shouts of laughter, the cross.

History of the Conflict between Religion and Science 1881