And just as in the magic that flourished on the periphery of other religions, so in Jewish magic, nominalism of this sort made room for the magic word, as well as the name.Ĭertain words come to assume occult virtues by reason of the tradition that has developed about them, or because of their fancied descent from the potent charms of ancient times or foreign peoples. Even though medieval Jewry insisted that it called upon the names of definite supernatural beings, it is obvious that this was nothing more than a polite bow in the direction of theological scruple. By Joshua Trachtenbergįrom Jewish Magic and Superstition Ī characteristic feature of the evolution of magic has been its easy passage from the invocation of celestial beings to the manipulation of mere names, or words. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1. We must understand how jews think about magical words. Renegade Editor’s Note: I consider this topic important as jews rule us with their use of words.
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