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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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2025]
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| In: |
Magical and religious literature of Late Antiquity (volume 11)
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 |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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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 Featuring many unpublished manuscripts, this book challenges previous scholarly assumptions and offers a new perspective on the textual network that shaped medieval and early modern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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | [xvi], 360 pages, 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-54677-6 |
