Someday, when I get rich, I do wish to be a supporter of your station until then you get nothing but thumbs up and positive support. Monetarily I do wish I could support you. You’re one of the very very few channels that cover esoteric subjects seriously.
ing society and social relations, processes, and realities thereof the social scientists made associations with mystical phenomena. The psycho-biological dimension of society certainly seems mystic, but I suppose magic is science not yet understood or something. There was interest in Perennialism and mysticism or occult among the early socialist movement which attempted the synthesis of religion and science such as Saint-Simon and Comte’s New Catholicism/Christianity and Religion of Humanity respectively. Saint-Simon and Fourier both really emphasized Newton and his foundational law of attraction. To them, this was implying that there could also be mysterious forces within society. The notion of society being bigger than the sum of its parts comes out of this conception of reality being full of complex and mysterious forces. Magic was a prevalent topic and issue in the early social science movement. A video going into that history would be cool! The influential esotericist Éliphas Lévi was a disciple of the socialist Charles Fourier!
I cannot thank you enough for introducing me to Dr. Angela Puca. I adore her on all possible fronts (academically, first and foremost). Big-brain Betty, that delightfully insightful miracle of a human being. 👏🙌
I found a 1909 edition of Macgrethor Mathers The Key of Solomon the King, in my grandfathers closet after he passed away, along with a few other occult related gems. I really had no idea he was into that stuff but it is literally the most priceless and cherished book in my collection.
Shalom aleichem brother, I really don’t comment a lot on your posts Sir but I absorb every word and I very much appreciate and support what you are doing my Brother
@@TheEsotericaChannel 2:42 this is literally what is around us. I can give anyone a glimpse whos interested. It’s quite disturbing. “A pig pile” in one sense refers to this piling upon of EL Djinn. Heard you mention FinkELstine… word on the street is much of his interpretation skills ir what have you were given in trade if you will Additionally he intentionally gives incorrect interpretations to the profane.
@@TheEsotericaChannel 17:59 the human body. The human temple is comPiled of demons. Each part piece and portion. Each and every ORGANism 19:47 living in the Red Sea. The blood
@@Bildgesmythe read the astral plane: its scenery, inhabitants and phenomena by C. W. Leadbeater, its a treasure trove a knowledge. that or the secret teachings of all aged by Manly, P. Hall
fantastic adventure! I am looking forward to it....after I stop laughing from this hilarious video.......this is Oscar winning gold.......hahahahahaha. I don't know if I could withstand the asmo v sol!! dr is outdoing himself with this one.......lawd have mercy on my stomach from belly laughing... who knew? I've been studying this stuff for decades ... finally....some relief !
I was watching Nosferatu last night, and *right within the first ten minutes* there was the Second Pentacle of Saturn on a letter from Count Orlock. You are right about Goetia being everywhere you'd think to look.
My cat must have been a member of the Clerical Necromantic Underground in a past life because she pays attention to your videos, but when I change it to something else she falls asleep.
The opening monologue about the teeming ubiquity of demons really made me think how, in some sense, this ancient text is true - it’s just the ‘demons’ are actually bacteria and other countless microorganisms, lurking within us and upon us and on every surface we touch. If the eye could see we would indeed be horrified at the overwhelming mass of tiny, often (from our perspective) malevolent beings that we share our space with and are inexorably linked to.
I first found your videos not even 6 months ago and they're always so educational and fascinating. You have a real way of giving cultural and historical context to these topics and making the past feel much more alive and relatable and much less "wut? why would anyone believe that?" Lately, I've even gotten my best friend into your videos, not because she's interested in the esoteric or occult but because she loves your (usually) low-key snark so much. Plus you always include resources and recommended reading in your descriptions (and in the videos themselves) which I just love, both because I enjoy doing my own research and because so many content creators state things as fact without citing a single source. Thank you for these wonderful, educational videos. I smile every time I see a new one from you.
Thank you for this enlightening video on the Lesser Key of Solomon. I also have a fondness for Qohelet and, as part of my bachelor's curriculum, I wrote an exegesis on Ecclesiastes 1:4-11.
Loved the collaboration. Dr Pucca is another great channel. Esoterica, Angela's Symposium, Seekers of Unity, and The Modern Hermeticst have given my old brain so much to think about! I'm so glad I found ya'll.
Solomon was always my favorite biblical character, and a lot of that came from growing up on stories of him doing rad wizard shit. I really appreciate that you spent so much time on the historical context of the lesser key, looking forward to seeing Angela's take next!
"I sat down in a thunderstorm and read the Talmud." is how Lovecraft stories begin. Just take care not to travel or to get packages soon after and you'll be fine.
Ah. Reminiscing of my teenage years during the peak of the satanic panic, resting against a century old tombstone while reading the goetia as if my black fingernail polish would protect me from Crowley's ghost. Solomon will always hold the keys to my heart.
@TheEsotericaChannel im very curious how you cane to settle in judaism out of all the knowledge youve sifted through. Im assuming u you were into it, but thatd be an interesting video especially since youre more "hip" than the average rabbi and seem to have dabbled quite a bit. Just a thought!
I remember happening across this book in a used bookstore years ago. It struck me how many supernatural horror stories I'd read that started out just that way. Thank you for this excellent video, and for reminding me.
King Solomon has always intrigued me, He Broke alot of rules and still remained blessed. I have often also wondered, If an Angel can rebel and fall, Could a demon not repent and seek ascension?
What about the Demons that kneeld at Jesus's feet and recognized him as the son of God. They asked for pity and Jesus gave it to them by sending them into the bodies of pigs instead of back to hell. I believe there are Demons that worship God, not unlike Djin.
I like how the logical process to make the temple out of “unhewn stone” so that you can avoid using iron tools is to go on a massive, elaborate, demon-taming adventure for a magic demon worm who hews stone without tools rather than just… using tools made out of a different material.
Iron was rare, far harder than other metals, and seen as at least half mystical. No less because the best sources of high quality iron came from meteorites. Literally metal from the heavens. In that context you can see why looking for a demon wyrm to do your masonry was seen as the more practical option. If you need iron tools to do the job but have no access to iron or iron working then obviously you need to substitute some other magical force.
The Whole "Unhewn Stone" thing sounds like a something out of a Monty Python skit. "You must build the greatest temple in the land, but to cut the stone you must use.......a worm."
I just realized how long I’ve been watching you when you mentioned the other LKOS episode you did. You’ve made this south Louisiana college dropout become intensely interested in these crazy Kabbalah and Daimon stories. It gives me so much more of an understanding as to how we got from A to Z with abrahamic religions
Kohelet has long been my favorite book in the BIble as well. Rivaled only by the NT book of "Hebrews." Wisdom of Solomon is another favorite, and I love how that passage encapsulates so many esoteric and metaphysical sciences within them.
Just came here from the Genetically Modified Skeptic interview video, and I had seen the YHVH origins video before, but then I came across THIS one and the first 15 minutes had me grinning wider and wider with each video-game-complicated-fetch-quest-style detail... Then I just lost my composure completely at the line "it's a... It's a hoot." You have SUCH a gift for British-style low-key sarcasm and I am absolutely hooked! If you'd taught Philosophy classes in my college, you would have been my favorite teacher!
Thank you so much, I have long awaited a scholarly video covering this exact topic and books. Many days and nights have gone by of me sitting being flabbergasted at the fact that there are numerous writings that claim Solomon could control demons but yet you never hear anyone talk about it. It's always been a topic of extreme interest to me because it's so surreal. Thank you so much for covering this, can't wait to finish the video. Just wanted to really thank you for this video and your time doing it. Love the channel, recently discovered you. Definitely have my subscription.
We love this channel so much because it is so well-presented, structured, and so well understood and researched. I had been looking for this specific material, what a great find.
2 minutes in and I am looking down here for the comments section - to see what others are saying about the sheer delivery here. lol Totally killing it these days, Dr Justin. You are now the king of the occult and esoterica and fundamentally, well (turns eyes to the upper left or right) just ('just' hahahaha) philosophy.
I remember the first video, doctor sledge..I’ve tried to stay up on everything you’ve produced here because I find you an incredible teacher and great fun to speak with. (Utilization of the nostrils remind me of the breath… as well as ida and pingala.) I enjoy them all immensely… ❤
I lived down in New Orleans and yeah nothing scares me anymore. (Evacuated Katrina and ended up in New York State. Discovered that the lovely state has a lot of mystery, hauntings, portals and sleepy hollow. And Amityville house.) 😂❤ Glad I found your channel, educational on a scholarly level keeps things objective.
@@Cat-ik1woThe entirety of the world is haunted, really. Just some places are much more intense. Depending upon the land, history and so on. Sometimes all it takes is a push or action or emotional energy for a revenant's foothold to be gained
You had me when you said "demons". LOL . Thank you for making this wonderful video. I always love your content and need to back track on the last few months of what I missed. Hope you are doing well and dark blessings
I just watched the original post of this video, posted 3 years earlier than this one. Seeing these two videos back to back is incredibly interesting. It's like watching Dr. Sledge's audition video before he worked out how to turn up the intensity and draw viewers in. It was still engaging and well made but this post shows how his years of experience have improved his presentation. Keep up the great work Dr. Sledge! Thank you.
You sealed the deal when you brought the AR500 comparison. Not only are you well versed in the knowledge my inner wizard appreciates, but you have catered to the humor my dysfunctional veteran mind knows too well.
Such an awesome episode! I d like to see a more thorny issue dealt with, the thesis that there is a missing figure in the Solomonic chain of transmission, namely The Sage Solomon, a ByzantineJew who would have had his deeds mythologised in the Clavicula, Honorius and De Quattuor Annulis.
I've heard this thesis but haven't seen much written on it. You got any sources? I've been wanting to do a speculation episode where I try to create a kind of stemma for this tradition....with lots of speculation.
I absolutely love your channel. I only recently found it but it's been an immense help to my creative writing and world building. Thanks for all the effort and work you put into this channel!
Loved this! King Solomon has been appearing as a character in my favorite game, MetaZoo. They've even made a card of his ring and the seals and sigils play a part in the story.
Huge fan. Just blown away always by your learned and humble thougts. Ive been wondering for a while now if you have ever read Phillip K Dick's The Divine Invasion. It is so in line with the topics you're talking about and was my fiest introduction to Jewish Mysticism and Kabalic lore for lack of a better word. There is unfortunately very little I have found written about the book and i feel like you are just the person to do a deep dive exploration. Really hope you read this and respond. One more thing. After reading the divine invasion I started going back to temple and was constantly badgering my rabbi to read it and or teach me about the things I learned in the book. After a week he came back to me and said "yoseph the things you are looking for dont need you to discover them, please learn to crawl before you try to run". I had goosebumps. Unfortunately i never had the discipline to crawl. But i have a lot of love for the information regardless.
I first discovered TLKOS in my late teens, I found it a terrifying concept, especially as a neophite, I left it there thank goodness. I'd say it is still interesting to read but probably not advisable to use these techniques in magical practice IMO, even if you think you know what you are at! Great video, as usual, thanks!
15:45 I have to disagree, this should not be made into a Marvel movie, this should be made into a video game. You play as King Solomon through the whole Shamir saga which serves as the prelude/tutorial section that teaches you the basics of handling demons and establishes Asmodeus as the villain, then after being overthrown you have to re-gain your knowledge and powers that Asmodeus tricked you into losing as make your way back to Jerusalem to reclaim your throne by the end of the game.
Excellent episode! I didn't realize that this particular branch had so much to unpack. I absolutely appreciate the fact you're pointing toward the true Scholarship of these disparate & traditionally highly esoteric subjects. I have a tendency to agree that Demonology and Magick as a whole has insinuated itself pretty deep into pop culture the last couple of decades. I remember noticing back in the day the use of Hexagrams and other various sigillia in RPG's of the 16 and 32-bit eras. Hopping over to check out Angela's vid! You're both some of my favorite content creators on the Platform. P.S. I would be down to write and direct that After school Special! Stellar idea!
I've got my hardcopy of Rankine's Encyclopedia. But for those who didn't get a hardback, Hadean will be doing another print run of it, so keep your eye open for it in the coming months.
Always so thankful for your videos and the knowledge you share every single time. When I get my next paycheck I’m going to add a few of your merch products to my closet asap.
@1:25 This is why Psalms 91:7 is written as such, "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee."
So, capturing monsters, learning everything there is to know about them, and using them at your command to fulfill your bidding... ...Sol-O-Mon! "Gotta Catch 'em All!'
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Dear Dr. S, it was due to your channel that I discovered Dr. P's channel. I believe the source was a livestream from a couple of years ago. She's smart AF, cool and a total badass! Thanks to you, I am one of her subscribers. Here's to many more collaborations! Also, apparently, this October has a Friday the 13th, solar eclipse, and full blood moon lunar eclipse on Halloween weekend. (This from a friend's FB post. I know the 13th is a Friday. It's when Twin Temple drop their long- long- long- LONG-awaited second LP, and when Netflix launches the limited series "The Fall of the House of Usher".)
The basis of the Conjuring film series. Lesser Key is a fascinating book of the occult. The concept of knowledge of names giving power over these spirits, as Adam and Eve named their corporal manifestations. Solomon using the arcane to make demons build his Temple would make for a pretty metal movie
I am listening to this as I walk to the Blackbraid concert in St. Louis. I wouldn't be doing that if it weren't for you Justin. Thank you so much for all your work!
The two theories of evil is very interesting in that one is the Jewish mythology via Book of Watchers and Enoch with Azazael which has profound Prometheus similarities while the other is Christian canon (although the Nephilm is mentioned in the Catholic NRSV).
We are incredibly on the same page and the same journey. I began watching your videos recently. These arcane topics are things I have researched for years myself. I've learned a lot from your videos.
Have you ever considered offering an offline, in example DVD-based collection of all your videos? I am aware that we are living in the age of streaming, but it would definately make a nice addition to a collection of books in a shelf. And in case "the Internet is down" one day, maybe due to some misguided Solomonic magic, we could still enjoy all this high quality knowledge. I'd surely be the first to purchase such a collection and I am convinced there would be others as well.
Always Interesting and worth watching!. One of my favorite texts. I enjoy the Doctor's Historical and entertaining presentations and excellent references and inspiration to go to the Archives and do your own research! Yes, do at least one, entirely En Latin of course with some translations. And Alchemy is my favorite.
I've been waiting for you to make this video since i discovered you (being a slow but steady-the tortured artist's path, if you will lol-Climber of the "Tree" aka Qabalah/Kabbalah.) I picked a great time to tune back in👍🙏
Solomon was featured as the primary Antagonist in Fate, with the appropriate title of King of Mages. His body turns into Georgia, a Beast of Humanity. They did that pretty well not gonna lie
💡 I feel like we need someone like Robert Eggers to create an entire "Marvel-like" universe of films around all these topics. So much enigmatically beautiful material to interpret. Make it so!
THIS video is THE video I was wanting to REVISIT (and complete) from your intro that stayed with me awhile even duringthe dark distracted not long ago! I searched the Qlippoths episodes (themselves epic!) and almost thought I was having a "never seen" jamais vu moment. Again. Thank you, Dr Justin Sledge, for revivifying this landmark episode of Esoterica! Good call!! 📖 📚 🌌 🔑 🗝 🎉 😈 Oh, it's updated! Thought it came alive and live on its own!
It must have been fun to be a member of those nineteenth century Magick organisations. Be it Freemasons or Golden Dawn, they all feel like D&D in overdrive. With a lot of dressing up, performance art, studying esoteric tombes, , etc. The perfect hobby for eccentric upper-class British (sometimes not so gentle) men.
2:32 I do believe that if we could see what’s around us, we’d freak out, there are so many demons, spirits , creatures and god knows what else existing in and within our space. I do like Solomonic magick, I’ve used for years some of the protective hexagrams, seals, one hangs behind my bed on the wall for protection while I sleep 😮
I just try to preemptively freak out & occasionally glance at mirrors like I know... Always brace for that big jump-scare where the actual werewolf gets you.
@@13579hee go seek it out. And then tell me it's not real lol. I noticed the majority of people who are quick to say it's not real also won't try to find out if it's real or not.
I recall there being a connection with Scot's 'Discovery of Witchcraft,' but yeah am really curious to know what it actually was, hah. Thanks for always putting forward excellent content with knowledgeable guests.
Right... I became a Patreon supporter :) Unfortunately I can only afford the lowest level, but your channel is so great hope this also helps a bit! Just came home from a triple bill gig (Pallbearer, Graveyard, Baroness) and I am already watching this video to wind down.
Just this morning I thought I have to watch your old Lesser Key video again but I got something fresh instead. Looking forward to the ring and seal episode.
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lovely collaborating with you again! 😊
Someday, when I get rich, I do wish to be a supporter of your station until then you get nothing but thumbs up and positive support. Monetarily I do wish I could support you. You’re one of the very very few channels that cover esoteric subjects seriously.
ing society and social relations, processes, and realities thereof the social scientists made associations with mystical phenomena. The psycho-biological dimension of society certainly seems mystic, but I suppose magic is science not yet understood or something. There was interest in Perennialism and mysticism or occult among the early socialist movement which attempted the synthesis of religion and science such as Saint-Simon and Comte’s New Catholicism/Christianity and Religion of Humanity respectively. Saint-Simon and Fourier both really emphasized Newton and his foundational law of attraction. To them, this was implying that there could also be mysterious forces within society. The notion of society being bigger than the sum of its parts comes out of this conception of reality being full of complex and mysterious forces. Magic was a prevalent topic and issue in the early social science movement. A video going into that history would be cool! The influential esotericist Éliphas Lévi was a disciple of the socialist Charles Fourier!
I cannot thank you enough for introducing me to Dr. Angela Puca. I adore her on all possible fronts (academically, first and foremost). Big-brain Betty, that delightfully insightful miracle of a human being. 👏🙌
The Very Hungry Shamir.
I found a 1909 edition of Macgrethor Mathers The Key of Solomon the King, in my grandfathers closet after he passed away, along with a few other occult related gems. I really had no idea he was into that stuff but it is literally the most priceless and cherished book in my collection.
Any supernatural occurrences from any of your exportation?
@@daa5249 you're hilarious 😂 that was a joke right?
That’s so cool! Old copies of occult books were really hard to come by back then and I’m sure they’re extremely valuable today!
@@3masonthree your certainty is even funnier
Sounds like Gramps had a dark side. What all do you know about him? Was he outwardly religious? What did he do? Was he a Freemason?
Shalom aleichem brother, I really don’t comment a lot on your posts Sir but I absorb every word and I very much appreciate and support what you are doing my Brother
Many thanks for this generous donation and for your kind words!
Thank you for donating to him from someone that would like to but can't.
@@TheEsotericaChannel 2:42 this is literally what is around us. I can give anyone a glimpse whos interested.
It’s quite disturbing.
“A pig pile” in one sense refers to this piling upon of EL Djinn.
Heard you mention FinkELstine… word on the street is much of his interpretation skills ir what have you were given in trade if you will
Additionally he intentionally gives incorrect interpretations to the profane.
@@TheEsotericaChannel 17:59 the human body. The human temple is comPiled of demons. Each part piece and portion. Each and every
ORGANism
19:47 living in the Red Sea. The blood
@@Coincidence_Theorist could you give me a glimpse of I so desire?
Solomon: "Don't do demons, kids"
lol
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I'll do as many demons as I well please, thank you very much.
The scholarly and personable approach to this material is inspiring. Thanks
His videos are very approachable for a novice like me, not sensationalized and not boring.
One of the best parts of my week is watching these videos. Thank you for all your hard work!!
Every video of yours is a new door opened to worlds I never knew existed. Thank you immeasurably.
Same! It's amazing to have access to new worlds of ancient ideas!
@@Bildgesmythe read the astral plane: its scenery, inhabitants and phenomena by C. W. Leadbeater, its a treasure trove a knowledge. that or the secret teachings of all aged by Manly, P. Hall
His dry comedic delivery and overall sense of humor/wit continue to slay me (in the very best of ways, mind you). 👌👏
he wins.....no contest....hands down....hilarious....
Right? LOL
Listening to Esoterica's lectures at midnight hits different
Yes, a bit like watching ghost documentaries and suddenly the shadows move.
But how do you know your state of mind isn't calling them because of it?
I cannot stop laughing...the neighbors , me thinks, are wondering what is going on up heah.
the Asmodeus vs Solomon movie sounds like a fantastic adventure
*and Magneto
fantastic adventure! I am looking forward to it....after I stop laughing from this hilarious video.......this is Oscar winning gold.......hahahahahaha. I don't know if I could withstand the asmo v sol!! dr is outdoing himself with this one.......lawd have mercy on my stomach from belly laughing... who knew? I've been studying this stuff for decades ... finally....some relief !
I was watching Nosferatu last night, and *right within the first ten minutes* there was the Second Pentacle of Saturn on a letter from Count Orlock.
You are right about Goetia being everywhere you'd think to look.
@@midnightsplusnoonsis730LEO Yes. That one.
How about the 2024 Nosferatu?
My cat must have been a member of the Clerical Necromantic Underground in a past life because she pays attention to your videos, but when I change it to something else she falls asleep.
Aww how cute.
Cat ppl are weird and cringe
All cats are interdimensional beings living among us. We don't deserve to be in their presence 👁️
I have a picture of my cat watching Mike pence like it was the most interesting thing in the world
The opening monologue about the teeming ubiquity of demons really made me think how, in some sense, this ancient text is true - it’s just the ‘demons’ are actually bacteria and other countless microorganisms, lurking within us and upon us and on every surface we touch. If the eye could see we would indeed be horrified at the overwhelming mass of tiny, often (from our perspective) malevolent beings that we share our space with and are inexorably linked to.
Ever see how ugly eye lash mites are under a microscope? Actual monsters are all over us.
I was thinking more in the line of the NSA and the surveillance state. "Eyes" everywhere.
Think of it as less monsters and more unclean spirits. That the world is overrun with these.
Are you a germophobe?
@@maxmeggeneder8935 Me? No, a cell biologist
Thanks!
I first found your videos not even 6 months ago and they're always so educational and fascinating. You have a real way of giving cultural and historical context to these topics and making the past feel much more alive and relatable and much less "wut? why would anyone believe that?" Lately, I've even gotten my best friend into your videos, not because she's interested in the esoteric or occult but because she loves your (usually) low-key snark so much.
Plus you always include resources and recommended reading in your descriptions (and in the videos themselves) which I just love, both because I enjoy doing my own research and because so many content creators state things as fact without citing a single source. Thank you for these wonderful, educational videos. I smile every time I see a new one from you.
Very kind words - thanks!
@@TheEsotericaChannel You're very welcome and thank you again for all your hard work on the channel 💙 May the Algorithm Demons always serve you well 😈
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Thank you for this enlightening video on the Lesser Key of Solomon. I also have a fondness for Qohelet and, as part of my bachelor's curriculum, I wrote an exegesis on Ecclesiastes 1:4-11.
Loved the collaboration. Dr Pucca is another great channel. Esoterica, Angela's Symposium, Seekers of Unity, and The Modern Hermeticst have given my old brain so much to think about! I'm so glad I found ya'll.
Solomon was always my favorite biblical character, and a lot of that came from growing up on stories of him doing rad wizard shit. I really appreciate that you spent so much time on the historical context of the lesser key, looking forward to seeing Angela's take next!
I screen shot your amazing comment
RAD WIZARD SHIT, I'm crying 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@randomytguy7315 you’re doing way to much
@@fishscalecocaine what???
"I sat down in a thunderstorm and read the Talmud." is how Lovecraft stories begin. Just take care not to travel or to get packages soon after and you'll be fine.
I was thinking Poe, with the term "Lore" cementing the image.
how do I read the Talmud? is there a physical copy I can purchase?
Just stay clear of the ocean
Or not cross with Black People on the streets
@@pilovwithketchup Yes!
I love how much effort people in the past put into angel and demon lore. It feels like expanded fantastic universes gave been around forever.
Ah. Reminiscing of my teenage years during the peak of the satanic panic, resting against a century old tombstone while reading the goetia as if my black fingernail polish would protect me from Crowley's ghost. Solomon will always hold the keys to my heart.
Vibes
@TheEsotericaChannel im very curious how you cane to settle in judaism out of all the knowledge youve sifted through. Im assuming u you were into it, but thatd be an interesting video especially since youre more "hip" than the average rabbi and seem to have dabbled quite a bit. Just a thought!
Lol you realize he was born jewish right?
I curse my misspent youth. I stayed home and did homework. Didn't dress the way I wanted. It got me nowhere. I needed black nail polish!
😳
I remember happening across this book in a used bookstore years ago. It struck me how many supernatural horror stories I'd read that started out just that way.
Thank you for this excellent video, and for reminding me.
King Solomon has always intrigued me,
He Broke alot of rules and still remained blessed.
I have often also wondered,
If an Angel can rebel and fall,
Could a demon not repent and seek ascension?
I believe it is the idea that they refuse to bend knee that damns them. There is no room in the house of El for more than one lord.
The fact that they were in the literal presence of God and knew him and still decided to turn Against him unforgivable, deservedly so.
The ascension of the wicked is what drives me to ascend
@@NASkeywest with God anything is possible
What about the Demons that kneeld at Jesus's feet and recognized him as the son of God.
They asked for pity and Jesus gave it to them by sending them into the bodies of pigs instead of back to hell.
I believe there are Demons that worship God, not unlike Djin.
Has it really been years since the original Goetia video?! Time flies! Thanks for keeping up with this work!
I like how the logical process to make the temple out of “unhewn stone” so that you can avoid using iron tools is to go on a massive, elaborate, demon-taming adventure for a magic demon worm who hews stone without tools rather than just… using tools made out of a different material.
Listen, would you rather try and source copper of good quality or judt go catch a magic worm
@@Toxoplasma13 Honestly, you’ve got me there. The worm really was the ONLY logical choice.
Iron was rare, far harder than other metals, and seen as at least half mystical. No less because the best sources of high quality iron came from meteorites. Literally metal from the heavens. In that context you can see why looking for a demon wyrm to do your masonry was seen as the more practical option. If you need iron tools to do the job but have no access to iron or iron working then obviously you need to substitute some other magical force.
An aversion to Iron, huh. Are we sure Solomen didn't mistake bizarre Fae for demons sometimes?
The Whole "Unhewn Stone" thing sounds like a something out of a Monty Python skit. "You must build the greatest temple in the land, but to cut the stone you must use.......a worm."
I just realized how long I’ve been watching you when you mentioned the other LKOS episode you did. You’ve made this south Louisiana college dropout become intensely interested in these crazy Kabbalah and Daimon stories. It gives me so much more of an understanding as to how we got from A to Z with abrahamic religions
Free university courses in religion and philosophy! Can't beat this channel.
Ah yes, was looking for something of high quality that's entertaining and informative and you Sir, do not disappoint. Thanks for the video. ❤️
Kohelet has long been my favorite book in the BIble as well. Rivaled only by the NT book of "Hebrews." Wisdom of Solomon is another favorite, and I love how that passage encapsulates so many esoteric and metaphysical sciences within them.
Just came here from the Genetically Modified Skeptic interview video, and I had seen the YHVH origins video before, but then I came across THIS one and the first 15 minutes had me grinning wider and wider with each video-game-complicated-fetch-quest-style detail... Then I just lost my composure completely at the line "it's a... It's a hoot." You have SUCH a gift for British-style low-key sarcasm and I am absolutely hooked! If you'd taught Philosophy classes in my college, you would have been my favorite teacher!
Thanks for all your hard work, Dr Sledge 👏
I've been looking for a thorough academic analysis of this subject for years now, thank you for doing it.
Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to give this video an updated remake.
Thank you so much, I have long awaited a scholarly video covering this exact topic and books. Many days and nights have gone by of me sitting being flabbergasted at the fact that there are numerous writings that claim Solomon could control demons but yet you never hear anyone talk about it. It's always been a topic of extreme interest to me because it's so surreal.
Thank you so much for covering this, can't wait to finish the video. Just wanted to really thank you for this video and your time doing it. Love the channel, recently discovered you. Definitely have my subscription.
We love this channel so much because it is so well-presented, structured, and so well understood and researched. I had been looking for this specific material, what a great find.
I appreciate the work you and doctor Puca are doing. Learning from people who have more knowledge is always a delight.
Here kind of hoping someone else is watching delta green, and being spooked by this coinicidence. Awesome video dude, thank you so much!
Amazing video as always!!!I love these topics and I really dig your aesthetic.
2 minutes in and I am looking down here for the comments section - to see what others are saying about the sheer delivery here. lol Totally killing it these days, Dr Justin. You are now the king of the occult and esoterica and fundamentally, well (turns eyes to the upper left or right) just ('just' hahahaha) philosophy.
I remember the first video, doctor sledge..I’ve tried to stay up on everything you’ve produced here because I find you an incredible teacher and great fun to speak with. (Utilization of the nostrils remind me of the breath… as well as ida and pingala.) I enjoy them all immensely… ❤
I lived down in New Orleans and yeah nothing scares me anymore. (Evacuated Katrina and ended up in New York State. Discovered that the lovely state has a lot of mystery, hauntings, portals and sleepy hollow. And Amityville house.) 😂❤
Glad I found your channel, educational on a scholarly level keeps things objective.
The state of Pa. Is the same
@@Cat-ik1woThe entirety of the world is haunted, really. Just some places are much more intense. Depending upon the land, history and so on. Sometimes all it takes is a push or action or emotional energy for a revenant's foothold to be gained
@@HellerKeller South Louisiana born & raised❤️
South Louisiana born & raised❤⚜️
You had me when you said "demons". LOL . Thank you for making this wonderful video. I always love your content and need to back track on the last few months of what I missed. Hope you are doing well and dark blessings
I just watched the original post of this video, posted 3 years earlier than this one. Seeing these two videos back to back is incredibly interesting. It's like watching Dr. Sledge's audition video before he worked out how to turn up the intensity and draw viewers in. It was still engaging and well made but this post shows how his years of experience have improved his presentation. Keep up the great work Dr. Sledge! Thank you.
Could you please do an episode on the Germanic " Faustian" magical tradition?
My great scholar, could you do a video about The Ethiopian Magical Scrolls?
I think a collaboration with someone like Atun Shei Films would give us a pretty solid necromancy after school special
You sealed the deal when you brought the AR500 comparison. Not only are you well versed in the knowledge my inner wizard appreciates, but you have catered to the humor my dysfunctional veteran mind knows too well.
Finally a reboot I can get behind. Thanks Doc.
Such a delightful treat for us today. Thank you for presenting.
Such an awesome episode! I d like to see a more thorny issue dealt with, the thesis that there is a missing figure in the Solomonic chain of transmission, namely The Sage Solomon, a ByzantineJew who would have had his deeds mythologised in the Clavicula, Honorius and De Quattuor Annulis.
I've heard this thesis but haven't seen much written on it. You got any sources? I've been wanting to do a speculation episode where I try to create a kind of stemma for this tradition....with lots of speculation.
Great content!
This channel has definitely helped me level up my academic studies. Much appreciated Dr. Sledge. #SMiB
I absolutely love your channel. I only recently found it but it's been an immense help to my creative writing and world building. Thanks for all the effort and work you put into this channel!
Loved this! King Solomon has been appearing as a character in my favorite game, MetaZoo. They've even made a card of his ring and the seals and sigils play a part in the story.
Very powerful and really respectful way you approached this subject. Thank you
Huge fan. Just blown away always by your learned and humble thougts. Ive been wondering for a while now if you have ever read Phillip K Dick's The Divine Invasion. It is so in line with the topics you're talking about and was my fiest introduction to Jewish Mysticism and Kabalic lore for lack of a better word. There is unfortunately very little I have found written about the book and i feel like you are just the person to do a deep dive exploration. Really hope you read this and respond.
One more thing. After reading the divine invasion I started going back to temple and was constantly badgering my rabbi to read it and or teach me about the things I learned in the book. After a week he came back to me and said "yoseph the things you are looking for dont need you to discover them, please learn to crawl before you try to run". I had goosebumps. Unfortunately i never had the discipline to crawl. But i have a lot of love for the information regardless.
I first discovered TLKOS in my late teens, I found it a terrifying concept, especially as a neophite, I left it there thank goodness. I'd say it is still interesting to read but probably not advisable to use these techniques in magical practice IMO, even if you think you know what you are at! Great video, as usual, thanks!
15:45 I have to disagree, this should not be made into a Marvel movie, this should be made into a video game. You play as King Solomon through the whole Shamir saga which serves as the prelude/tutorial section that teaches you the basics of handling demons and establishes Asmodeus as the villain, then after being overthrown you have to re-gain your knowledge and powers that Asmodeus tricked you into losing as make your way back to Jerusalem to reclaim your throne by the end of the game.
Why not both?
Your. knowledge and your take on these subjects is always extremely refreshing. Thank you for your hard work!
"Oy vey Magneto, just give me the magic chains already. It's only a few hours until Shabbat."
Pretty sure Solomon wasn’t speaking Yiddish, but what do I know? Lol
Immediately put a like. Been waiting for this one from when I saw your post today in the morning.
Excellent episode! I didn't realize that this particular branch had so much to unpack. I absolutely appreciate the fact you're pointing toward the true Scholarship of these disparate & traditionally highly esoteric subjects.
I have a tendency to agree that Demonology and Magick as a whole has insinuated itself pretty deep into pop culture the last couple of decades.
I remember noticing back in the day the use of Hexagrams and other various sigillia in RPG's of the 16 and 32-bit eras. Hopping over to check out Angela's vid! You're both some of my favorite content creators on the Platform.
P.S. I would be down to write and direct that After school Special! Stellar idea!
I've got my hardcopy of Rankine's Encyclopedia. But for those who didn't get a hardback, Hadean will be doing another print run of it, so keep your eye open for it in the coming months.
Always so thankful for your videos and the knowledge you share every single time. When I get my next paycheck I’m going to add a few of your merch products to my closet asap.
@1:25 This is why Psalms 91:7 is written as such, "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee."
Interesting
So, capturing monsters, learning everything there is to know about them, and using them at your command to fulfill your bidding...
...Sol-O-Mon!
"Gotta Catch 'em All!'
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Love the long videos!! 50 minutes is great!
*Man pulls chained demon from under bed*
“Where did you get this?! Who taught you how to do this?! Answer me!”
“You, alright?! I learned it by watching you!”
Parents who chain demons have kids who chain demons.
This announcement brought to you by,
- Friends of The Parthenon,
- the ballista crew of Tower 27 of the Great Wall if China,
- the Number Three
"Just say No to demons kids"
Reminds me of the main character Nathanial of the Bartimus Trilogy- an apprentice that decides to summon a higher ranking demon than he is told to
Dear Dr. S, it was due to your channel that I discovered Dr. P's channel. I believe the source was a livestream from a couple of years ago. She's smart AF, cool and a total badass! Thanks to you, I am one of her subscribers. Here's to many more collaborations! Also, apparently, this October has a Friday the 13th, solar eclipse, and full blood moon lunar eclipse on Halloween weekend. (This from a friend's FB post. I know the 13th is a Friday. It's when Twin Temple drop their long- long- long- LONG-awaited second LP, and when Netflix launches the limited series "The Fall of the House of Usher".)
Looking forward myself to the fall of the house of usher!
Great cast, interesting idea to incorporate elements from some of Poe's other tales, and I dig Mike Flanagan's style!@@TheEsotericaChannel
The basis of the Conjuring film series. Lesser Key is a fascinating book of the occult. The concept of knowledge of names giving power over these spirits, as Adam and Eve named their corporal manifestations. Solomon using the arcane to make demons build his Temple would make for a pretty metal movie
I was searching this yesterday, perfect timing
I am listening to this as I walk to the Blackbraid concert in St. Louis. I wouldn't be doing that if it weren't for you Justin. Thank you so much for all your work!
Yesssssss!!! I just love hearing you dive in deep my man no homo much love Dr.sledge.
Around here we are pro-homo and thanks !
The two theories of evil is very interesting in that one is the Jewish mythology via Book of Watchers and Enoch with Azazael which has profound Prometheus similarities while the other is Christian canon (although the Nephilm is mentioned in the Catholic NRSV).
God i love this channel. I just discovered it. So much information. Just wonderfull.
Love the sense of humor! ❤
We are incredibly on the same page and the same journey. I began watching your videos recently. These arcane topics are things I have researched for years myself. I've learned a lot from your videos.
I'm not on any journey.
Have you ever considered offering an offline, in example DVD-based collection of all your videos? I am aware that we are living in the age of streaming, but it would definately make a nice addition to a collection of books in a shelf. And in case "the Internet is down" one day, maybe due to some misguided Solomonic magic, we could still enjoy all this high quality knowledge. I'd surely be the first to purchase such a collection and I am convinced there would be others as well.
Always Interesting and worth watching!.
One of my favorite texts.
I enjoy the Doctor's Historical and entertaining presentations and excellent references and inspiration to go to the Archives and do your own research!
Yes, do at least one, entirely En Latin of course with some translations.
And Alchemy is my favorite.
i remember when your first version of this video came out. i loved it then, and im sure ill love this remake.
I've been waiting for you to make this video since i discovered you
(being a slow but steady-the tortured artist's path, if you will lol-Climber of the "Tree" aka Qabalah/Kabbalah.)
I picked a great time to tune back in👍🙏
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Very insightful blog created by a very knowledgeable person. Thank you
Solomon was featured as the primary Antagonist in Fate, with the appropriate title of King of Mages. His body turns into Georgia, a Beast of Humanity. They did that pretty well not gonna lie
I will give the Fate series one thing, they definitely do thier homework on most of their characters.
Very nice interview about Anger. Will look into him in more depth now. Thanks to you and Ms. Noble.
💡 I feel like we need someone like Robert Eggers to create an entire "Marvel-like" universe of films around all these topics. So much enigmatically beautiful material to interpret.
Make it so!
Do a confined 3 film story. Don't need constant cinematic universes.
Subscribed. Humour, on a non derogatory level, is important emotionally. You seem to show that in spades.
THIS video is THE video I was wanting to REVISIT (and complete) from your intro that stayed with me awhile even duringthe dark distracted not long ago! I searched the Qlippoths episodes (themselves epic!) and almost thought I was having a "never seen" jamais vu moment. Again. Thank you, Dr Justin Sledge, for revivifying this landmark episode of Esoterica! Good call!! 📖 📚 🌌 🔑 🗝 🎉 😈 Oh, it's updated! Thought it came alive and live on its own!
Fantastic. 💯 Some of the best content on TH-cam.
It must have been fun to be a member of those nineteenth century Magick organisations. Be it Freemasons or Golden Dawn, they all feel like D&D in overdrive. With a lot of dressing up, performance art, studying esoteric tombes, , etc. The perfect hobby for eccentric upper-class British (sometimes not so gentle) men.
😂 you crack me up Justin. I love your little bits of humor you put in 🤘
I wish I could give an extra like for the academic side-eye at this Finkelstein character.
You're great, keep doing what you're doing.
That calligraphy is just GORGEOUS! Wow!
2:32 I do believe that if we could see what’s around us, we’d freak out, there are so many demons, spirits , creatures and god knows what else existing in and within our space. I do like Solomonic magick, I’ve used for years some of the protective hexagrams, seals, one hangs behind my bed on the wall for protection while I sleep 😮
Isn't the point of learning this stuff to realize that it's all kinda ......... not real?
I just try to preemptively freak out & occasionally glance at mirrors like I know...
Always brace for that big jump-scare where the actual werewolf gets you.
@@13579hee how is it not real when it kinda…seems to work.
@@13579hee go seek it out. And then tell me it's not real lol. I noticed the majority of people who are quick to say it's not real also won't try to find out if it's real or not.
I found this looking for “witch facts” for my research journey for my book. This is exactly what I needed to find. Thank you so much.
I recall there being a connection with Scot's 'Discovery of Witchcraft,' but yeah am really curious to know what it actually was, hah. Thanks for always putting forward excellent content with knowledgeable guests.
Right... I became a Patreon supporter :) Unfortunately I can only afford the lowest level, but your channel is so great hope this also helps a bit!
Just came home from a triple bill gig (Pallbearer, Graveyard, Baroness) and I am already watching this video to wind down.
Very appreciated!
Brilliant. I feel like moving to Amsterdam!
I’ve always wanted to go there, it’s in my bucket list...😮
Just this morning I thought I have to watch your old Lesser Key video again but I got something fresh instead.
Looking forward to the ring and seal episode.
Excellent video
Dr. Sledge never fail to deliver. Ditch your bulletproof armor for spirit protection. My advice? GET BOTH!