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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
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
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
True or false: Judaism ascribes some supernatural powers to the zodiac.
Question 5 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these is NOT a reason that a talmudic sage was granted special powers?
Question 7 of 10
Which two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
Question 8 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 9 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 10 of 10
Which is NOT used to ward off the Ayin Hara (evil eye)?
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