The Odes of Solomon is a book compiled and translated by Rutherford H. Platt. The book consists of 42 poetic odes that were originally written in Syriac, a dialect of Aramaic, and are believed to have been composed between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD. The odes are attributed to Solomon, the biblical king known for his wisdom, and contain themes of love, praise, and spiritual devotion. The book is divided into three sections, each containing 14 odes, and includes an introduction and commentary by Platt. The Odes of Solomon is considered a significant work of early Christian literature and has been praised for its lyrical beauty and spiritual depth.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Forgotten Books of Eden, by Rutherford H. Platt. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596362.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.