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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
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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
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Moses and Aaron compete with the Egyptian ḥarṭummīm, “magicians,” who have the power to perform wonders. What do we know about such magicians from Egyptian sources?
Dr.
Flora Brooke Anthony
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The all pervading cosmic force.
Dr.
Flora Brooke Anthony
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Why was the priestly benediction placed together with the laws of nazir and the laws of sotah?
Prof.
Shawna Dolansky
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