Gideon Bohak on Late-Antique Jewish Magic
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
The Role of Magic in Court Cases and Legal Systems
Exploring the potential bias and impact of magic on jury decisions and trial outcomes, with examples from Greco-Roman polytheist context and Apuleius's defense against accusations of being a magician. Contrasting attitudes towards magic in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions are also discussed.
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