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The Old Testament. Magic
the attempt to exploit supernatural powers by formulaic recitations to achieve goals that were otherwise unrealizable was seen in a negative light in the Old Testament
However, many Canaanite magical practices were later widespread in the divided monarchy:
''Jezebel practiced sorcery ( 2 Kings 9:22);'
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Jezebel practiced sorcery ( 2 Kings 9:22);
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The multiplicity of terminology used in the bans testifies that magic was a pervasive problem in the Israelite world. However, many of the banned terms (primarily in Deut 18:10-11 ) have defied easy explanation,
including child sacrifice (possibly used for divinatory purposes Deut 18:10 ; 2 Kings 21:6 ),
Magic was considered an aspect of pagan wisdom; magicians were counted as wise men ( Psalm 58:5 ; Dan 1:20 ; 2:13 )
and officials of foreign governments ( Gen 41:6 ; Exod 7:11 ; Dan 2:2 )
the Old Testament writers did not see a connection between magic and the gods. Foreign magicians in Scripture did not invoke help of their gods for magical formulas, but often called upon self-operating forces that were independent of the gods
Magic was considered human rebellion that unlocked divine secrets, making humanity equal with God.
Renegade?