I was looking for a alchemic transmutation circle and found a seal of King Solomon. Was he an alchemist?
2006-07-03 15:58:43 · 4 answers · asked by Sara 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
No. Solomon was a man who was famous for his great wisdom, and also for his wealth. He was the son of King David, and the third king of Israel. He also built the first temple in Jerusalem. If you own a Bible, you may enjoy reading the Proverbs, and the book of Ecclesiastes.
Of course when it comes to transmuting base metals into gold, even Solomon couldn't have done that, although my grandfather once jokingly remarked that the arms dealers had succeeded in doing so.
2006-07-03 16:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by tom d 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible describes King Solomon as the wisest man of his time. Dignitaries from foreign nations came just to hear him speak. Certain modern black magicians trace their heritage back to King Solomon in an attempt to align themselves with his wisdom. In reality, King Solomon was neither a magician nor an alchemist. The seal you mention was invented long after Solomon's era, so there is no actual connection. Black magicians overlook that Solomon's greatness was not a matter of human or chemical greatness but a gift from God, so Solomon could rule over God's people in a manner that glorified God.
2006-07-03 16:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by chdoctor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is why God suggested now to not have diverse different halves Deuteronomy 17:17 ESV And he shall not receive many different halves for himself, lest his heart shy away, nor shall he receive for himself intense silver and gold.
2016-11-05 21:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what he was exsactly, but I know that most religious people today would likely burn him at the stake.
2006-07-03 16:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by sadus_misr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋