Gideon Bohak on Late-Antique Jewish Magic
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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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