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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 medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
Question 3 of 10
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these Jewish thinkers expressed the strongest anti-magic position?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following "magical" rites was Moses not responsible for?
Question 6 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 7 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 9 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
Question 10 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?

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