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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
Which biblical character is said to be a witch?
Question 2 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following Jewish ritual objects did Christians (mistakenly) believe Jews used human blood to create?
Question 4 of 10
What book contains formulas that were ostensibly used to create golems?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 7 of 10
True or false: in the Talmudic period, bowls etched with magic formulas were used by Christians, Mazdeans, Mandeans, but never Jews.
Question 8 of 10
Which is NOT used to ward off the Ayin Hara (evil eye)?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: In the Talmud, unusual events can be interpreted as either magic or miracle, depending on who is responsible for the event.
Question 10 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?

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