, for the• I totally agree with you that this symbol is not only jewish but also muslims | , Jan 5, 2016 |
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ejtima3ea almahdyoon | Jewish Encyclopedia article on , with section on Arabic literature on him, from a Jewish viewpoint |
The earliest mention of theMagen is in a 12th century Karaite book by Judah Hadassi.
13The Pentagram The five pointed star, the , is also associated with Solomon, being another variant of the Seal of Solomon | Recent Talks:• On April 20, 2010: at the• On November 2, 2009 at the : |
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It is mentioned in the Arabian Nights, for example in the story, and the | On February 9, 2010: for the February meeting |
Note that the pentagram was adopted on the.
Although this web site claims it is a symbol of the link between "God and the people", it is most likely due to the pentagram being an ingrained symbol in the society, going back to its attribution to Solomon | Since his persona took magical and mythical qualities, the pentagram also took these qualities |
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alalmea almahdyoon | This has not always been the case though |
For example, the so called Libros Plumbeos, or the Leaden Books, found in the Sacromonte hill in Granada in the 16th century, show the hexagram among writings about the Virgin Mary, Jesus, and some of his disciples.