Magic

Accusing Women of Witchcraft

It is clear in the Bible and ancient Near Eastern texts that men were sorcerers, yet Exodus 22:17 seems to single out women in its command, “You shall not permit a witch to live.”

Prof.

Jonathan Rabinowitz

The Egyptian “Magicians”

Is the Bible’s portrayal of the magicians (Ḥarṭummīm) in accord with Egyptian literature and ritual practice? How did the Israelite writers obtain this knowledge?

Prof.

Scott B. Noegel

The Magicians Khamwaset and Meryra

Two ancient Egyptian stories about powerful Egyptian magicians

Dr.

Flora Brooke Anthony

Ḥeka: Understanding Egyptian Magic on Its Own Terms

The all pervading cosmic force.

Dr.

Flora Brooke Anthony

Birkat Kohanim: The Magic of a Blessing

Why was the priestly benediction placed together with the laws of nazir and the laws of sotah?