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Magic & the Supernatural Quiz

How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

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Judaism has many folk customs with magical undertones. But these are not without controversy. How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

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Question 1 of 10
Which of the following "magical" rites was Moses not responsible for?
Question 2 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
Question 3 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 4 of 10
What does Lilith do, according to Jewish legends?
Question 5 of 10
Rabbi Moses ben Yehiel had to defend which Jewish custom as not being a form or sorcery?
Question 6 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?
Question 7 of 10
What is divination?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these Jewish thinkers expressed the strongest anti-magic position?
Question 10 of 10
What is blood libel?
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