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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
True or false: in the Talmudic period, bowls etched with magic formulas were used by Christians, Mazdeans, Mandeans, but never Jews.
Question 2 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 3 of 10
Why were Jews thought of as excellent magicians in the Middle Ages?
Question 4 of 10
What is the grave of Jonathan Ben Uziel?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these is NOT a reason that a talmudic sage was granted special powers?
Question 6 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 7 of 10
Which of these illustrates the power of speech in Judaism?
Question 8 of 10
What is divination?
Question 9 of 10
What is a golem?
Question 10 of 10
What book contains formulas that were ostensibly used to create golems?
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