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Definition and Scope
Black magic, often referred to as dark magic or sorcery, is the practice of using supernatural powers or magic for malevolent purposes. It is typically associated with invoking evil spirits, casting harmful spells, and engaging in occult rituals. In the biblical context, black magic is considered an abomination and is strictly condemned as it involves the manipulation of spiritual forces contrary to the will of God.

Biblical References
The Bible contains numerous references that warn against the practice of black magic and other forms of sorcery. In the Old Testament, the Israelites are explicitly instructed to avoid such practices.Deuteronomy 18:10-12 states: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable things the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you."

The New Testament continues this condemnation. InGalatians 5:19-21 , the Apostle Paul lists sorcery among the "acts of the flesh" and warns that "those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." Similarly, inRevelation 21:8 , sorcerers are grouped with the cowardly, unbelieving, and other sinners who will face the "second death" in the lake of fire.

Historical Context
In ancient times, black magic was often intertwined with pagan religious practices. The surrounding nations of Israel, such as the Canaanites, engaged in various forms of magic and divination, which were often linked to their idolatrous worship. The Israelites were repeatedly warned to remain separate from these practices to maintain their covenant relationship with God.

Theological Implications
From a theological perspective, black magic represents a rebellion against God's sovereignty and a reliance on powers outside of His divine provision. It is seen as an attempt to usurp God's authority by seeking control over the spiritual realm through illicit means. This is fundamentally opposed to the biblical teaching that God alone is the source of all power and wisdom.

Moral and Ethical Considerations
Engaging in black magic is viewed as a serious moral and ethical violation in the biblical worldview. It not only harms the practitioner by leading them away from God but also has the potential to harm others through its malevolent intentions. The Bible calls believers to seek guidance and power from God alone, emphasizing prayer, faith, and obedience to His commandments as the proper means of spiritual engagement.

Contemporary Relevance
In today's world, black magic may manifest in various forms, including occult practices, witchcraft, and the use of spells or curses. The biblical admonitions remain relevant, urging Christians to discern and reject any involvement with such practices. The call to holiness and separation from evil is a timeless principle that guides believers in maintaining their spiritual integrity and devotion to God.Deuteronomy 18:9-14
When you are come into the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
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Acts 19:19
Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
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Leviticus 19:31
Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
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Isaiah 8:19
And when they shall say to you, Seek to them that have familiar spirits, and to wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek to their God? for the living to the dead?
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Useful Phrases
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The Birth of Saint George.
... shell, which whirled round and round as before, and then she travelled on till she
arrived once more, with her captive, at themagic cavern in theBlack Forest...

The Release of Saint George.
... as much ease as if they had been cords of silk, with themagic sword, he... with dismay,
that she had been carried off a prisoner by Almidor, theblack King of...

To the Regions Beyond
... That a Jew should descend to dabble in theblack art ofmagic, and play tricks on
the credulity of ignorant people by his knowledge of some simple secrets of...

Appendix xvi. On the Jewish views About Demons' and the Demonised...
... Among the latter we reckon, not only incantations, butmagic by means of the thumb,
by a knife with ablack handle, or by a glass cup (Sanh.67 b), or by a cup...

The Story of David
... He had quite forgotten about the boy who had charmed away hisblack moods with the
magic music of his harp. And David had grown and changed since those days....

Sec. Ii. What Facts in the History of Our Saviour Might be Taken...
... Ghost, and declared not only the guilt, but the punishment of soblack a crime.... Would
magic endeavour to draw off the minds of men from the worship which was...

Paracelsus {13}
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Jesuit's "Disquisitions onMagic" {14}"that his little petblack dog was a...

The Adventures of Saint David of Wales.
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of the castle opening wide, twelve hideous dwarfs, with facesblack as coal...

Saint George Kills the Enchanter Osmond.
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place between the Christians and the Pagans, or of themagic arts practised by...

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