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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 the following special abilities does the Talmud ascribe to the sage Rav?
Question 2 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 3 of 10
Which of the following supernatural ideas is mentioned in the Torah?
Question 4 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these illustrates the power of speech in Judaism?
Question 6 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 7 of 10
In the bible, what is the most common cause of God sending disease?
Question 8 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
Question 9 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
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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