A magical gem ...
"There are therefore two types of theurgic influences.
"The first is through the utterance of God's Name, calling upon Him as if to be answered. Through this, an Influence is transmitted from God, bringing about various results.
"The second is the coercion of angels through God's Name. This causes them to function in a supernormal manner within their usual sphere of activity."
(From The Way of God by Rabbi Moshe Luzzatto. Trans. Aryeh Kaplan)
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