Testament of Solomon

About this text

An account of Solomon building the Temple using the power to command demons. Each demon reveals its name, function, and the angel that can thwart it. A unique blend of Jewish wisdom and early demonology.

Significance

Important witness to ancient Jewish and early Christian beliefs about spiritual warfare and angelic hierarchies.

How to Read This Historical Text

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Key excerpts

Excerpts forthcoming. The full text is available in the public-domain library.

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This text is one of 17 in the Early Jewish / Second Temple Texts category, and one of 62 across the entire library.