Demons

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Explore 377 Jewish texts related to the theme of Demons, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Ornias

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It involved a whole lot of…demons. According to the legends, Solomon didn't just command respect from humans; he had power over the spirit world, too. And it all started with a rat...

Beelzeboul and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn't just about flashy displays of power, that's for sure. According to the legends, he put them to WORK! Ginzberg, in his monumental work Legends of the Jews, tells us about ...

Wisdom of Solomon and Talk

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The ancient stories are full of that kind of energy. And no one knew it better than King Solomon, the wisest of all men. Imagine Solomon, holding court, his legendary wisdom radiat...

Wisdom of Solomon and Ornias

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn't just priests and pilgrims who showed up to admire Solomon's handiwork. According to the Legends of the Jews, rulers from all over the world flocked to Jerusalem, drawn by...

Wisdom of Solomon and Adares

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Our story today takes us into the fascinating world of King Solomon, a figure revered for his wisdom and mastery over the seen and unseen. Now, Solomon's reputation wasn't just bui...

Solomon: Moses and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn't a sudden plunge, but a slow slide fueled by choices… and a little help from the King of Demons himself. According to Legends of the Jews, Solomon’s troubles began to snow...

Kingdom of Asmodeus

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Solomon needed help, immense supernatural help, and he knew just where to find it. The task of capturing Asmodeus fell to Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, Solomon’s most trusted and valia...

Solomon's Vision and Asmodeus

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

And one of the most fascinating stories revolves around a journey they take together and the shocking revelations Asmodeus makes along the way. After what must have been an exhaust...

Kingdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

One such legend, recounted in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, involves a mythical creature of immense power: the shamir. The shamir? What’s that? Imagine a tiny worm, or perhaps a ...