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Do Jews Believe in Magic?

Do Jews Believe in Magic?

FromAdventures in Jewish Studies Podcast


Do Jews Believe in Magic?

FromAdventures in Jewish Studies Podcast

ratings:
Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

While the Talmud famously forbids sorcery, Jewish history is full of examples of what many today might refer to as "magic." In this episode, host Erin Phillips and guest scholars Sara Ronis, Marla Segol, and Michael Swartz take us on a spellbinding journey to discover magic's role in Jewish history as they discuss Jewish magical rituals and artifacts, angelology and demonology, and the evolution of magical practices in Judaism.
Released:
Feb 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Adventures in Jewish Studies is a podcast produced by the Association for Jewish Studies, the largest learned society and professional organization representing Jewish Studies scholars worldwide. The episodes take listeners on a journey, exploring a wide range of topics, from the contemporary to the ancient, in a way that’s informative, engaging, and fun. Launched in 2018, the Adventures in Jewish Studies series produces five episodes annually.