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Magic & the Supernatural Quiz

How well do you know Jewish magic, and the debates around it?

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 these is NOT a reason that a talmudic sage was granted special powers?
Question 2 of 10
What book contains formulas that were ostensibly used to create golems?
Question 3 of 10
Which of these illustrates the power of speech in Judaism?
Question 4 of 10
Why do the rabbis in the Talmud oppose magic?
Question 5 of 10
In Jewish thought, dreams are compared to
Question 6 of 10
True or false: In the Torah, God curses people.
Question 7 of 10
What is a golem?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is not a punishment for the use of magic as cited in the Mishnah?
Question 9 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 10 of 10
Which of the following "magical" rites was Moses not responsible for?

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