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Magic & the Supernatural Quiz

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

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
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 2 of 10
Which two early rabbis were famous for having a healing power that resided in their touch?
Question 3 of 10
What does Lilith do, according to Jewish legends?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these illustrates the power of speech in Judaism?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following is a symbol that might be found on a hamsa?
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 8 of 10
True or false: Among the Dead Sea Scrolls, there exists a fragmentary text that is a collection of protective formulae for fending off demonic attack.
Question 9 of 10
Which two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
Question 10 of 10
A widespread belief states that descendents from which biblical hero are immune from the effects of the evil eye?

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