Solomonic magic: methodology, texts, and histories

"Solomonic magic has captivated imaginations for centuries, yet its definition remains elusive. Is it a specialized branch linked to King Solomon, or a broader classification of practices attributed to him? This book explores the mysterious world of demon subjugation, examining previously unkno...

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Main Author: Sofer, Gal (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: Leiden Boston Brill [2025]
In:Year: 2025
Series/Journal:Magical and religious literature of Late Antiquity volume 11
Further subjects:B Magic, Ancient
B Manuscripts, Medieval
B Solomon King of Israel Legends
B Jewish magic History
B Jewish demonology History
B Jewish Studies
Online Access: Volltext (doi)
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Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
Erscheint auch als: Solomonic Magic : Methodology, Texts, and Histories. - Leiden : Brill, 2025. - 9789004546776
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Summary:"Solomonic magic has captivated imaginations for centuries, yet its definition remains elusive. Is it a specialized branch linked to King Solomon, or a broader classification of practices attributed to him? This book explores the mysterious world of demon subjugation, examining previously unknown texts in multiple languages (Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and more) to reveal the historical evolution of this magical tradition. Divided into three parts, the book presents analyses of key manuscripts and examines the historical influence of Hebrew texts on later traditions. Featuring many unpublished manuscripts, this book challenges previous scholarly assumptions and offers a new perspective on the textual network that shaped medieval and early modern magical works"-- Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (360 Seiten), Illustrationen
ISBN:978-90-04-73078-6
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/9789004633544