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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
In the bible, what is the most common cause of God sending disease?
Question 2 of 10
Which of the following supernatural practices is forbidden in the Bible?
Question 3 of 10
What is a golem?
Question 4 of 10
What was the Urim and Tummim?
Question 5 of 10
What is a dybbuk?
Question 6 of 10
True or false: Judaism ascribes some supernatural powers to the zodiac.
Question 7 of 10
From where did the story of Lilith originate?
Question 8 of 10
What book contains formulas that were ostensibly used to create golems?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these Jewish thinkers expressed the strongest anti-magic position?
Question 10 of 10
Which two medieval Jewish thinkers address the theological legitimacy of astrology?
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