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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. | ||