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Gideon Bohak on Late-Antique Jewish Magic

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Crossover between Magic, Medicine, and the Legal Profession in Antiquity

Exploring the connection between magic and medicine in antiquity, and the role of magical practices in the legal profession. Also discussing the use of amulets by rabbis in certain Jewish circles, and the similarities between adoration in ancient Jewish magic and techniques used in trials.

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