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?

Question 1 of 10
What was the cause of the violent mob assault against Jews in England, which started at the coronation of Richard I in 1189?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following special abilities does the Talmud ascribe to the sage Rav?
Question 3 of 10
What is a dybbuk?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Judaism ascribes some supernatural powers to the zodiac.
Question 5 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 6 of 10
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 7 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 8 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 9 of 10
What is blood libel?
Question 10 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?

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