Good & Evil Eye

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 306

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

306. Good & Evil Eye. Eisenstein, Oser, p. 342. Maase Buch No. 196. Tendlau, Fellmeier,

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Levi, R. E. J. XXXIII, p. 62 f.

BenGorionILp.184, 351.

Themes

Wisdom Protection Amulets Folk Religion Jealousy

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