Testament of Solomon
Translated by Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare
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1. Testament of Solomon, son of David, who was king in Jerusalem, and mastered and controlled all spirits of the air, on the earth and under the earth. By means of them also he wrought all the transcendent works of the Temple. Telling also of the authorities they wield against men, and by what angels these demons are brought to naught.
Of the sage Solomon.
Blessed art thou, Lord God, who didst give to Solomon such authority. Glory to thee and might unto the ages. Amen.
2. And behold, when the Temple of the city of Jerusalem was being builded, and the artificers were working thereat, Omias the demon came among them toward sunset; and he took away the half of the pay of the chief-deviser’s little boy, as well as half his food. He also continued to suck the thumb of his right hand every day. And the child grew thin although he was very much loved by the king.
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About this edition
- The words
- Frederick Cornwallis Conybeare's English translation, copied word for word.
- Copied from
- Left out
- Page numbers and running heads from the printed pages, in 3 places
- JSTOR's Early Journal Content notice on the scanned copy (the scanning library's) (7 blocks)
- The title page and opening pages before chapter 1, in 2 places
- Printer's sheet signature (6 blocks)
- A preface, foreword or afterword
- Notes and pages added by translators, editors or publishers, in 32 places