Enoch, Jubilees and others · Testament of Solomon 1–26
Solomon's ring and the demons who build
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The archangel Michael brings Solomon a ring with a seal. With it he summons demon after demon, makes each tell its name, its work, and which angel can stop it, then sets them to cut stone for the Temple.
Summary by the editors. Translation: Summary (Conybeare 1898 is the public-domain translation) · About the translator
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Read it literally
A control device for non-human workers, and a full interrogation log. The Quran also says jinn built for Solomon.
What scholars say
A Greek magical text in Solomon's voice.
