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Sunday, August 14, 2005

Exploring Jewish Magic, Giants 
Jewish books about magic and giants are among the slew of ancient texts set to be translated into English.

The manuscripts, which date from the third century B.C.E. to the sixth century C.E., include legends about numerous biblical characters, magical and astrological handbooks, poetry, visions, oracles, and apocalyptic prophecies.


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They include some examples of nonconformist beliefs and practices, such as Book of the Mysteries, a Hebrew handbook written in the talmudic era listing magical incantations and spells that sometimes invoke pagan gods, a practice forbidden by Jewish law.

Others are downright provocative, such as the tantalizingly named "Book of Giants," which expands on a story told in the Book of Genesis where angels are said to have mated with the daughters of men who then gave birth to giants.


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