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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
What is a dybbuk?
Question 2 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 3 of 10
What is a golem?
Question 4 of 10
In the bible, what is the most common cause of God sending disease?
Question 5 of 10
What does Lilith do, according to Jewish legends?
Question 6 of 10
Which two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 8 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Judaism ascribes some supernatural powers to the zodiac.
Question 10 of 10
Which biblical character is said to be a witch?

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