Magic in History: A Study in the Solomonic Tradition

By Allegra Iafrate

Book Overview

Examines a series of powerful artifacts traditionally associated with King Solomon, largely via extra-canonical textual sources--Solomon's ring, bottles to contain evil forces, the so-called Solomon's knot, a shamir, and a flying carpet--and traces their varying cultural resonances.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271083670
• ISBN13: 9780271083674
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"