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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 is a golem?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
Question 3 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?
Question 4 of 10
What is Kabbalah Ma'asit?
Question 5 of 10
In the bible, what is the most common cause of God sending disease?
Question 6 of 10
In the Middle Ages, which of these Jewish customs lapsed because of Christian suspicions of black magic?
Question 7 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 8 of 10
True or false: Judaism ascribes some supernatural powers to the zodiac.
Question 9 of 10
A widespread belief states that descendents from which biblical hero are immune from the effects of the evil eye?
Question 10 of 10
What is divination?
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