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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The all pervading cosmic force.
Dr.
Flora Brooke Anthony
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