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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
Who is the author of the play The Dybbuk?
Question 2 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 3 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 4 of 10
What is divination?
Question 5 of 10
What are segullot?
Question 6 of 10
Which is NOT used to ward off the Ayin Hara (evil eye)?
Question 7 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 8 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?
Question 9 of 10
Which two early rabbis were famous for having a healing power that resided in their touch?
Question 10 of 10
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?

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