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	==Origins==		==Origins==
	Many cultures around the world have used casting lots as a form of [[divination]] since ancient times, and there is no single established tradition for the practice.		Many cultures around the world have used casting lots as a form of [[divination]] since ancient times, and there is no single established tradition for the practice.

			In 98 AD, Tactus described the Germanic practice of casting lots through the use of wooden [[rune]]s with symbols carved upon them.

			In China, the [[I Ching]] descended in part from the oracle bone divination system and grew over time into a rich literary wisdom tradition that was closely tied to the philosophy of yin and yang. I Ching practice is widespread throughout East Asia, and commonly involves the use of coins or sticks of yarrow.

			==Use in the Bible==
			The [[Urim and Thummim]] were a form of [[oracle]] used to make decisions by the [[Judaism\|Hebrew]] High Priest, although there is considerable scholarly debate concerning their actual function and methodology.

	Casting of lots is mentioned 47 times in the [[Bible]]. Some examples in the Bible of the casting of lots as a means of determining [[Yahweh\|God]]'s will include:		Casting of lots is mentioned 47 times in the [[Bible]]. Some examples in the Bible of the casting of lots as a means of determining [[Yahweh\|God]]'s will include:
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	* Acts 1:23–26 - the Apostles cast lots to determine who will replace Judas.		* Acts 1:23–26 - the Apostles cast lots to determine who will replace Judas.

	~~The [[Urim and Thummim]] were a form of [[oracle]] used to make decisions by the [[Judaism\|Hebrew]] High Priest.~~

	~~In 98 AD, Tactus described the Germanic practice of casting lots through the use of wooden [[rune]]s with symbols carved upon them.~~

	In China, the [[I Ching]] descended in part from the oracle bone divination system and grew over time into a rich literary wisdom tradition that was closely tied to the philosophy of yin and yang. I Ching practice is widespread throughout East Asia, and commonly involves the use of coins or sticks of yarrow.

	[[Category:Methods of Divination]]		[[Category:Methods of Divination]]

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	'''Cleromancy''' is a form of sortition (casting of lots) in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice, but that are sometimes believed to reveal the will of a deity.		'''Cleromancy''' is a form of sortition (casting of lots) in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice, but that are sometimes believed to reveal the will of a deity.

			Techniques for cleromancy are contained in specialized [[grimoire]]s known as [[lot books]].

	==Origins==		==Origins==

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	* Psalms 22:18 - regarded by [[Christianity\|Christians]] as a prophecy concerning [[Jesus Christ]].		* Psalms 22:18 - regarded by [[Christianity\|Christians]] as a prophecy concerning [[Jesus Christ]].
	* Acts 1:23–26 - the Apostles cast lots to determine who will replace Judas.		* Acts 1:23–26 - the Apostles cast lots to determine who will replace Judas.

			The [[Urim and Thummim]] were a form of [[oracle]] used to make decisions by the [[Judaism\|Hebrew]] High Priest.

	In 98 AD, Tactus described the Germanic practice of casting lots through the use of wooden [[rune]]s with symbols carved upon them.		In 98 AD, Tactus described the Germanic practice of casting lots through the use of wooden [[rune]]s with symbols carved upon them.

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[[File:Egyptian Die.png|400px|thumb|The six sides of an Egyptian die, used for playing games and casting lots]]
'''Cleromancy''' is a form of sortition (casting of lots) in which an outcome is determined by means that normally would be considered random, such as the rolling of dice, but that are sometimes believed to reveal the will of a deity.

==Origins==
Many cultures around the world have used casting lots as a form of [[divination]] since ancient times, and there is no single established tradition for the practice.

Casting of lots is mentioned 47 times in the [[Bible]]. Some examples in the Bible of the casting of lots as a means of determining [[Yahweh|God]]'s will include:
* Leviticus 16:8 - to determine the scapegoat for [[Azazel]].
* Numbers 26:55 - allocating land for the tribes of Israel.
* Samuel 14:42 - to determine the guilt of Saul's son.
* Jonah 1:7 - the sailors determine which god has forsaken them.
* Proverbs 16:33 - encouraging the casting of lots to settle disputes.
* Psalms 22:18 - regarded by [[Christianity|Christians]] as a prophecy concerning [[Jesus Christ]].
* Acts 1:23–26 - the Apostles cast lots to determine who will replace Judas.

In 98 AD, Tactus described the Germanic practice of casting lots through the use of wooden [[rune]]s with symbols carved upon them.

In China, the [[I Ching]] descended in part from the oracle bone divination system and grew over time into a rich literary wisdom tradition that was closely tied to the philosophy of yin and yang. I Ching practice is widespread throughout East Asia, and commonly involves the use of coins or sticks of yarrow.

[[Category:Methods of Divination]]