Star of David – the history of the symbol (Jewish Star).

In the book of the Jewish philosopher, historian of religion and mysticism, Gershom Scholem, published 27 years after his death, a researcher of Jewish mysticism, suggested that the star of David, which is known to be considered as the oldest Jewish symbol, is actually a magical emblem, which was revered by Jews only in the XIX century.

The books, which were first published 60 years after writing, you can count on one hand. One of them was a study of the famous Jewish philosopher and scholar of Jewish mysticism Gershom Scholem’s “Star of David – the history of the symbol,” which was released only now, 27 years after the death of the author.

Professor Gershom Scholem – one of the greatest Jewish thinkers of our time, a researcher at the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, as well as one of the founders of the Jewish University in Jerusalem. Scholem studied this issue for more than 50 years. In 1949, when the Star of David was placed on the flag of the Jewish state, Scholem decided to publish a summary of their work.

In an article published 60 years ago, a scientist suggested that the “Star of David was never a Jewish symbol and the more a symbol of Judaism.” Most recently, Professor Avraham Shapira decided to publish the full version of this study. The book touches religious, mystical, national and political aspects of magical characters.

Scholem argues that once a hexagram (six-pointed star) David was a seal of King Solomon, and is a symbol that was attributed magical properties. For the first time as the Star of David was found on the seal, which belonged to nobody Yehoshua ben Assiyahu, who lived about 2700 years ago.

It is known that the star of David used in the decoration of ancient synagogues, for example the synagogue in Kfar Nahum (Capernaum), built in the III century AD. Oe. It is decorated with ornaments, which can distinguish five-pointed pentagram and a six-pointed hexagram, as well as figures that resemble a swastika. According to the Scholem, Seal of Solomon was used in Jewish mysticism in the VI century AD. Oe. It should be noted that during the Second Temple was considered a major Jewish symbol Menorah – the temple lamp.

It is known that the image printing Solomon occurs in two variants: in the form of a pentagram (five-pointed star) and the hexagram (six-pointed star).

The first study on the Star of David was carried out by a descendant of the great medieval Jewish philosopher Rambam David Ben Yehuda and-Jazid in the XIV century.

Official use of the symbol originated in Prague. Scholem writes that this decision is likely to have been taken to local governance breeding might want to somehow make the Jews. In 1354, Holy Roman Emperor and Czech King Charles IV granted the Jews the privilege of having its own flag, and, as is known, was attended by a star of David. One of these flags can still be seen in the Old-New Synagogue.

From Prague Magen David has spread throughout Europe and became known as the main symbol of Judaism.

The banner with the Star of David blue was selected as the main symbol of Zionism at the First Zionist Congress in Basel (1897). However, Gershom Scholem argued that this character has acquired its sacred significance only during the Holocaust, when Nazis forced Jews to sew a star clothes. That is, according to the researcher, gave a sacred symbol of value, which he never had before.

Material written by Robert Berg

Amulets, Talismans, Charms

Word Talisman is borrowed from arabs. In Arabic  language it means “the magic letter”. A lot of people incorrectly interpret value of this word, attributing talismans protective functions, i.e. functions of AMULETS. If to adhere to strict classification – they differ:

1. TALISMANS;
2. AMULETS;
3. CHARMS

Talismans always attract something: money, success in affairs, gamblings, success in love, fertility, health, a concrete desirable situation. Talismans are being prepared and charged on the growing moon and a full moon (any ritual magic is always connected with phases of a lunar cycle).

Amulets, on the contrary, always push away something: failures, illnesses, the accidents, the induced negatives, treachery, etc. The amulets are being consequently charged on the new moon.

And talismans, and amulets always are very narrowly focused. So, Judean tsar Solomon has had nearby 600! talismans and amulets for different cases in life. One drew success, helped to fight enemies, increased man’s potency, others – protected from evil eyes, from impact by a dagger, from a poisoning with poison and so forth.

Wider spectrum of action possess charms, protecting simultaneously and from the induced negatives (damage, a malefice, evil eye, vampirism), and from illnesses and accidents. They needs to be charged on a phase of a new moon.

There’s still distinguished difference existing for parental charms. Usually mother itself is being a very powerful natural charm for her son, the father – for the daughter. Traditionally mirror parental charms are used as a powerful source of protection for their kids. They put the ringlet of hair of one of parents in a mirror medallion . If such charm is competently charged, it will serve all life, not losing its power.

It is necessary to remember, that talismans and amulets work powerfully and effectively not more than three years. After that they need to be recharged. Charms serve much longer – from twenty years and for life. Everyone should know that talismans and amulets are needed to be cleaned every half a year. For this purpose a stone (metal or tree) put into a glass filled with pure water and let cold water from crane fall on the talisman for 15-20 minutes . Then, take talisman out and dry up on a clean sheet of paper. Then you need to hold this paper in your hand and make circular movments above a flame of a burning candle meanwhile saying spells 11 times.

Various things can be the source for manufacturing talismans, and amulets, and charms – list of paper with written words; precious and regular stones; metallic crafts, wooden crafts. In Paganistic culture they used to use feathers of birds, bones, teeth, dried up blood of animals for these purpuses.

In Europe it was very fashionable to use “gri-gri” amulets – handbags containing mix of curative grasses, bones, blood of animals and birds. It has came to Europe from Africa where until now it’s being used in all parts of important magical and shaman’s cults.

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