The hexagram was adapted in medieval Jewish mysticism as a protection against evil forces. Called the Magen David (Shield of David) and accompanied by divine names, incantations, and biblical verses, it appears often on Jewish amulets. We think of amulets as trinkets to be worn, but a protective version may also be written on paper or parchment, sometimes rolled up and placed in a container worn on the body. This parchment amulet was created for an unidentified man to wish him success in all his endeavors, good health, and protection from illness and the blessing of a loving wife, sons, and daughters. The imagery, as well as the Hebrew letters ornamented with circles on the bottom half of the scroll, are taken from mystical kabbalistic texts.