Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica

Magic & Superstition in the Jewish Tradition
(127 words)

Curator

Marcia Reines Josephy.

Imprint

Chicago, Ill., USA, 1975. Booklet, 88 pp., illustrations: 52 b&w, 20.5 × 25.5 cm. English.

Location

Spertus Museum (20 October 1974–25 January 1975)

Description

Large variety of amulets in different media and for different types of protection. Foreword by David Weinstein. Introduction to amulets and their use by Arthur M. Feldman. Main essay, “Jewish Magic & Superstition”, followed by listing of objects according to category: Archaeological Devices for Protection, Amulets, Amulets cases, Mizrah and Shiviti, Mezuzah, Astrology, Kabbalah, The Evil Eye, Hamsa, Rites of Transition, Health, Kapparot, Lilith & Childbirth Protection, Amulets for Children, and Adornments and Protection. Introductory text to each category. Thorough descriptive entries. 222 items.

main keywords

AMULETS
KABBALAH
MAGIC
MIZRACH
SHIVITI PLAQUES

minor keywords

Angels/Demons
Archaeological finds
Hamsas
Hamsas, lamp hangers
Jewelry
Lilith
Mezuzah cases
Shiviti plaques, metal

Cite this page
“Magic & Superstition in the Jewish Tradition”, in: Catalog of Catalogs Online, A Bibliography of Temporary Exhibition Catalogs Since 1876 that Contain Items of Judaica. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/9789004444522_COCO_CC0478>
First published online: 2019



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