Solomon and Solomonic Literature
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Solomon and Solomonic Literature: A Comprehensive Study of the King, His Legends, and His Influence on Western Magic

Moncure Daniel Conway18980
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Comprehensive scholarly study tracing King Solomon's historical significance and legendary development as central figure in Western magic. Examines biblical Solomon, rabbinic traditions, Islamic accounts, and medieval European magical traditions attributing grimoires and magical knowledge to Solomon. Analyzes how Solomonic legend became foundation for entire tradition of Western magical practice, particularly grimoires claiming Solomonic origin or teaching. Demonstrates Solomon's symbolic significance as archetypal wise king combining temporal power, spiritual wisdom, and magical knowledge.

Also known asSolomonic Magic · King Solomon and Magic · Solomon's Influence
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EditionMoncure Daniel Conway's comprehensive scholarly study of King Solomon's legendary and historical significance, his role in esoteric and magical traditions, and his profound influence on Western occultism and Solomonic magic systems.
Solomonic MagicCeremonial MagicDemon binding and controlDemon bindingAngelic MagicSacred Geometryspirit invocationTalismanic MagicComparative ReligionSolomonic magic and ritualceremonial procedureWestern magicCelestial talismansSolomon's influence on modern magic

Contents24 chapters

  1. 01Chapter I. Solomon.
  2. 02Chapter II. The Judgment of Solomon.
  3. 03Chapter III. The Wives of Solomon.
  4. 04Chapter IV. Solomon’s Idolatry.
  5. 05Chapter V. Solomon and the Satans.
  6. 06Chapter VI. Solomon in the Hexateuch.
  7. 07Chapter VII. Solomonic Antijahvism.
  8. 08Chapter VIII. The Book of Proverbs and the Avesta.
  9. 09Chapter IX. The Song of Songs.
  10. 10Chapter X. Koheleth (Ecclesiastes).
  11. 11Chapter XI Wisdom (Ecclesiasticus).
  12. 12Chapter XII. The Wisdom of Solomon.
  13. 13Chapter XIII. Epistle to the Hebrews (A Sequel to Sophia Solomontos).
  14. 14Chapter XIV. Solomon Melchizedek.
  15. 15Chapter XV. The Pauline Dehumanization of Jesus.
  16. 16Chapter XVI. The Mythological Mantle of Solomon Fallen on Jesus.
  17. 17Chapter XVII. The Heir of Solomon’s Godhead.
  18. 18Chapter XVIII. The Last Solomon.
  19. 19Chapter XIX. Postscripta.
  20. 20CATALOGUE OF PUBLICATIONS OF THE OPEN COURT PUBLISHING CO.
  21. 21ORIENTAL WORKS.
  22. 22Colophon
  23. 23Corrections
  24. 24THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE

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