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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
What are segullot?
Question 2 of 10
What book contains formulas that were ostensibly used to create golems?
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 two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
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 was the cause of the violent mob assault against Jews in England, which started at the coronation of Richard I in 1189?
Question 7 of 10
What is a golem?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 9 of 10
Who is the author of the play The Dybbuk?
Question 10 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?
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