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The Significance of the Sacred Seal of Solomon and its Symbols

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:02
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A 4 Falus coin from Morocco, dated AH 1290 (1873/4 CE).

The Seal of Solomon (known also as the Ring of Solomon) is believed to be a signet ring that belonged to King Solomon of Israel. This ring is thought by some to have magical powers, and it originates in Jewish tradition. Nevertheless, the Seal of Solomon can also be found in later Islamic and Western occultism, as both of these adopted it from Jewish tradition. As a symbol, the Seal of Solomon is still in use today, and one of its simplest depictions is either as a pentagram or as a hexagram, the latter being similar to the Star of David.

The Seal from God 

One source in which the Seal of Solomon is mentioned is the Testament of Solomon. This is a “Pseudepigraphic treatise on the forms and activities of demons and the charms effective against them.” It has been claimed that this text was written by Solomon himself, and provides account of certain experiences that the king had during the building of the Temple.

Solomon and the plan for the First Temple, illustration from a Bible card published by the Providence Lithograph Co.

Solomon and the plan for the First Temple, illustration from a Bible card published by the Providence Lithograph Co. (Public Domain)

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