What started as a creepy eBay listing from a Portland seller in 2003, The Dybbuk Box, became one of the most infamous haunted objects of the 21st century. But what if the real danger was never inside the box at all? In this episode, we trace the full story from its original eBay listing to the viral legend it became, uncovering layers of folklore, Jewish mysticism, and theological error along the way. Was it a cursed relic, a clever hoax, or a spiritual snare built from belief, fear, and ritual? This episode examines the Dybbuk Box’s strange legacy through a biblical lens and asks a sobering question: can a lie become a doorway?

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