Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
The Testament of Solomon and the Solomonic Tradition, Part II
Oct 5, 2022
The podcast explores the Testament of Solomon, its cosmology and demonology, the different names of the Hebrew God, summoning demons, the use of alphanumeric elements, and prophecies about Solomon's kingdom.
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- The Testament of Solomon combines demonology and astrology, showcasing a unique cosmology.
- The hierarchy of demons is detailed in the Testament of Solomon, with Beelzebul identified as their ruler.
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Introduction to the Testament of Solomon
The podcast episode introduces the Testament of Solomon, a Christian magical novella believed to be from the late antiquity period. The text includes variations in the opening lines, but the work is commonly referred to as the Testament of Solomon. It portrays a tripartite cosmology and combines elements of Hellenistic and ancient Near Eastern cosmological ideas. Demons in the text are associated with astral bodies and zodiacal signs. The demons are detailed with their attributes and the angels that can thwart them. The author explores the combination of demonology and astrology in the text's cosmology.
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