Jewish demonology

Jewish demonology refers to beliefs and texts describing supernatural beings, including demons, within Jewish tradition. These entities are often viewed as spirits linked to evil, chaos, or misfortune, frequently mentioned in early rabbinic literature and mystical texts like the Kabbalah. While not central to mainstream Jewish practice, demonology explores themes of spiritual struggle and moral integrity, emphasizing divine power over malevolent forces. Historically, these beliefs helped explain suffering and underscored moral lessons, but they are generally seen as symbolic or mythic rather than literal, reflecting complex theological ideas about good, evil, and divine justice.