Witchcraft and Magic are not the first things that come to mind when thinking about the Bible, yet each of these provocative topics is an essential part of some of the Bible’s most familiar lessons and stories. Join us on Zoom for a fun, engaging hour as we study some often overlooked tidbits of ancient Israelite customs, biblical text, stories, and laws in light of the ancient contemporary environment.

Sharing this journey of Witchcraft & Magic In the Bible and it's world is Dr. Sharon Keller. Sharon earned her doctorate at NYU in the Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies in the area of Bible and the Ancient Near East and is currently on the Classics faculty at Hofstra University. Her academic interests include the literature, history, art and archeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World. At Hofstra Sharon teaches courses as diverse as “Magic, Miracle, and Medicine in the Ancient World,” “History of the Ancient Levant,” and “Greco-Roman Comedy.”

Sharon has written and edited numerous scholarly articles and academic books most of which relate to the interplay between biblical Israel and ancient Egypt. Her most popular book, “Jews: A Treasury of Art and Literature” was awarded the prestigious National Jewish Book Award.

This talk is offered in partnership with The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.

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