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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 these illustrates the power of speech in Judaism?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following "magical" rites was Moses not responsible for?
Question 3 of 10
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
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
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these Jewish thinkers expressed the strongest anti-magic position?
Question 8 of 10
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is a symbol that might be found on a hamsa?
Question 10 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
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