The Golem
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No, Christians do not believe in Lilith, as she is a figure from Jewish folklore and not part of Christian teachings or beliefs.
I think you are referring to a golem. In Jewish folklore, a golem (Hebrew: גולם‎; English pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊləm/ GOH-ləm) is an animated anthropomorphic being, created from inanimate matter. The word was used to mean an amorphous, unformed material in Psalms (ch.139) and medieval writing. Most Jews today do not believe golems are real. See, however, Talmud, sanhedrin 65b.
In Jewish folklore it is an evil spirit. For more info, see the article in the related links below.
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In European Jewish folklore, a malicious spirit recently escaped from hell.
In European Jewish folklore, a malicious spirit recently escaped from hell.
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Lilith was just a legend from Jewish folklore, and there are many different versions of what happened to her.
Lilith is a figure from Jewish folklore, often depicted as a supernatural being or demon. In some traditions, she is considered to be Adam's first wife before Eve. She is often associated with themes of rebellion and independence.
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