ISBN:
9789004494497
,
9789004119413
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Year of publication:
2002
Series Statement:
Brill Book Archive Part 1, ISBN: 9789004472495
Series Statement:
Supplements to the Journal for the Study of Judaism 73
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Solomon the Esoteric King : From King to Magus, Development of a Tradition
Keywords:
Astrology
;
Exorcism
;
Greek literature Jewish authors
;
History and criticism
;
Judaism and literature
Abstract:
The aim of the present work is to study the esoteric characterization of King Solomon that became popular in certain currents of Judaism and Christianity of Late Antiquity and to establish a typology of it. Representative texts are analyzed, first to establish precisely the development of the different esoteric traditions linked to King Solomon, and then to show how these texts and traditions are placed in relation within the broad context of Magic and Religion in Late Antiquity. The book provides data for a better understanding of magic and its role in the Mediterranean Oikumene, suggests the necessity for a better categorization of the magical discipline, and furthers the discussion on the transmission and importance of esoteric traditions withing Judaism and Christianity
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
DOI:
10.1163/9789004494497
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