On the object is a depiction of King Solomon riding a horse, who, according to the apocryphal text the “Testament of Solomon,” was given a magic ring by the Archangel Michael. The amulet ...

Well, they can be traced to a single tale involving the Biblical king Solomon and a stolen soul. Films, books, games still draw from lore that grew around it.

The Temple built by Solomon would become the spiritual center of Jerusalem. At the same time, the king built a ring of strongholds to protect his kingdom, with fortresses in Megiddo, Hazor ...

Let’s move to a passage of dialogue from the dying King David to young Solomon as David appointed him king: “‘You shall be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man, and keep the charge of ...