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[12] Bishop Jewell (_Apology for the Church of England_) states that Christ was accused by the malice of his countrymen of being a juggler and wizard -- _præstigiator et maleficus_.
The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams
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+ Mekashsheph is the magician (Vulg. maleficus) in Ex., vii, 11, and the wizard in Deut, xviii, 10, who not only seeks the secrets of the future but works wonders.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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