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The Devil And Christianity A Selection Of Classic Articles On The History Mythology And Evil Of Satan
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Book Synopsis The Devil and Christianity - A Selection of Classic Articles on the History, Mythology and Evil of Satan by : Various
Download or read book The Devil and Christianity - A Selection of Classic Articles on the History, Mythology and Evil of Satan written by Various and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative publications on the subject of witchcraft, sorcery and demonology. The titles in this range include "Sorcery and the Law" "Demonology" "The Lancashire Witches" and many more. Each publication has been professionally curated and includes all details on the original source material. This particular instalment, "The Devil and Christianity" contains information on the history, mythology and evil of Satan. It is intended to illustrate aspects of the Devil in Christianity and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis The Origin of Satan by : Elaine Pagels
Download or read book The Origin of Satan written by Elaine Pagels and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1996-04-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the National Book Award-winning and National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of The Gnostic Gospels comes a dramatic interpretation of Satan and his role on the Christian tradition. "Arresting...brilliant...this book illuminates the angels with which we must wrestle to come to the truth of our bedeviling spritual problems." —The Boston Globe With magisterial learning and the elan of a born storyteller, Pagels turns Satan’s story into an audacious exploration of Christianity’s shadow side, in which the gospel of love gives way to irrational hatreds that continue to haunt Christians and non-Christians alike.
Book Synopsis The Quest for the Historical Satan by : Miguel A. De La Torre
Download or read book The Quest for the Historical Satan written by Miguel A. De La Torre and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries the figure of Satan has incarnated absolute evil. Existing alongside more intellectualist interpretations of evil, Satan has figured largely in Christian practices, devotions, popular notions of the afterlife, and fears of retribution in the beyond. Satan remains an influential reality today in many Christian traditions and in popular culture. But how should Satan be understood today? "The Quest for the Historical Satan excavates cultural, historical, religious, and morally constructed productions of evil within Christianity, from myth and legend to the complex ways people conjure the embodiment of evil and harm. De La Torre and Hernßndez are engaging sleuths as they carefully examine Satan's conception and his presence in modernity and through the ages. The wrestle with the spiritual notions of Good and Evil and justice and injustice.-Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan Professor of Theology and Women's Studies Shaw University Divinity School
Book Synopsis The History of the Devil by : Paul Carus
Download or read book The History of the Devil written by Paul Carus and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Devil (1900) is a philosophical study by Paul Carus. A lifelong Monist, Carus sought to apply a scientific analysis to the principles of humanity’s religions. Credited with bridging the gap between Eastern and Western beliefs, Carus believed that the dualism rampant in the West could be replaced in order to establish a more equitable world where difference and diversity would be accepted and nurtured, rather than suppressed. “This world of ours is a world of opposites. There is light and shade, there is heat and cold, there is good and evil, there is God and the Devil. The dualistic conception of nature has been a necessary phase in the evolution in human thought.” Recognizing the need for dualism in the history of humanity, Carus sought to promote the principles of Monism in the West, believing it could lead to a universal worldview capable of uniting East and West. A positivist and pantheist, Carus believed that by pursuing “in religion the same path that science travels, [...] the narrowness of sectarianism [would] develop into a broad cosmical religion which shall be as wide and truly catholic as is science itself.” To lay the groundwork for this “cosmical religion,” he investigates the figure of the Devil and the historical evolution of the concept of evil, which he saw as predating belief in goodness and God. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Paul Carus’ The History of the Devil is a classic of philosophy reimagined for modern readers.
Book Synopsis The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil by : Paul Carus
Download or read book The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil written by Paul Carus and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Devil: A Very Short Introduction by : Darren Oldridge
Download or read book The Devil: A Very Short Introduction written by Darren Oldridge and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Christian Devil through the history of ideas and the lives of real people.
Book Synopsis The Biography of Satan by : Kersey Graves
Download or read book The Biography of Satan written by Kersey Graves and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The History of the Devil / Ancient & Modern by : Daniel DeFoe
Download or read book The History of the Devil / Ancient & Modern written by Daniel DeFoe and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2022-06-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Devil is a classic historical and religious book universally considered one of Daniel Defoe’s greatest works of non-fiction. The book was first published in 1726 and made an immediate impact on English literature, society and the ecclesiastical community in the early 18th century and continues to enrich humanity as a faithful source of historical and biblical truth and wisdom. The History of the Devil cleverly unfolds the actions, devices, and evil nature of Satan and his host of devils against God and mankind throughout the history of the world. Defoe divides the book into two parts: Ancient, or the time from before the creation of the universe to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ; and Modern, or from the time of Christ and establishment of the Christian Church to the present day. His style is one that uniquely blends serious biblical principles and history with lighter satirical narrative, especially when dealing with mankind’s many false presuppositions about the Devil, and clearly delineates when each, or both, is applicable to the subject of discussion.
Book Synopsis The Devil by : Jeffrey Burton Russell
Download or read book The Devil written by Jeffrey Burton Russell and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively and learned book traces the history of the concept of evil and its personification as the Devil from ancient times to the period of the New Testament and across cultures and civilizations.
Book Synopsis The History of the Devil / Ancient & Modern by : Daniel DeFoe
Download or read book The History of the Devil / Ancient & Modern written by Daniel DeFoe and published by Bridge-Logos Publishers. This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of the Devil is a classic historical and religious book universally considered one of Daniel Defoe's greatest works of non-fiction. The book was first published in 1726 and made an immediate impact on English literature, society and the ecclesiastical community in the early 18th century and continues to enrich humanity as a faithful source of historical and biblical truth and wisdom. The History of the Devil cleverly unfolds the actions, devices, and evil nature of Satan and his host of devils against God and mankind throughout the history of the world. Defoe divides the book into two parts: Ancient, or the time from before the creation of the universe to the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ; and Modern, or from the time of Christ and establishment of the Christian Church to the present day. His style is one that uniquely blends serious biblical principles and history with lighter satirical narrative, especially when dealing with mankind's many false presuppositions about the Devil, and clearly delineates when each, or both, is applicable to the subject of discussion.
Book Synopsis The Natural History of the Christian Devil by : Annie Besant
Download or read book The Natural History of the Christian Devil written by Annie Besant and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Satan written by Jeffrey Burton Russell and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Ithaca, N.Y.: Cornell University Press, c1981.
Book Synopsis Demons and the Devil in Ancient and Medieval Christianity by : Nienke Vos
Download or read book Demons and the Devil in Ancient and Medieval Christianity written by Nienke Vos and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays analyzes the role of demons and the devil in ancient and medieval Christianity. Proceeding from a variety of scholarly perspectives—historical, philosophical and theological, as well as philological, liturgical and theoretical—the volume’s diverse approach matches the complexity of its chosen theme.
Book Synopsis The Devil: A Very Short Introduction by : Darren Oldridge
Download or read book The Devil: A Very Short Introduction written by Darren Oldridge and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving God? Does this mean that God cannot prevent this suffering, despite His supposed omnipotence? Or is God not loving after all? This in brief is 'the problem of evil'. The Devil provides one solution to this problem: his rebellion against God and hatred of His works is responsible for evil. The Christian Devil has fascinated writers and theologians since the time of the New Testament, and inspired many dramatic and haunting works of art. Today he remains a potent image in popular culture. The Devil: A Very Short Introduction presents an introduction to the Devil in the history of ideas and the lives of real people. Darren Oldridge shows us that he is a more important figure in western history than is often appreciated, and also a richly complex and contradictory one. Oldridge focuses on three main themes: the idea of the Devil being integral to western thought from the early Middle Ages to the beginnings of modernity; the principle of 'demonic inversion' (the idea that as the eternal leader of the opposition, the Devil represents the mirror image of goodness); and the multiplicity and instability of ideas about the Devil. While belief in the Devil has declined, the idea of an abstract force of evil is still remarkably strong. Oldridge concludes by exploring 'demonological' ways of thinking in our own time, including allegations of 'satanic ritual abuse' and the on-going 'war on terror'. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Book Synopsis The History of the Devil by : Paul Carus
Download or read book The History of the Devil written by Paul Carus and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this modern adaptation of Paul Carsus' seminal work, "The History of the Devil," Arnold Issac takes readers on an illuminating journey through the evolution of the concept of evil from ancient civilizations to contemporary society. From the Mesopotamian myths of Tiamat and Bel-Merodach to the biblical narratives of Lucifer and Satan, Issac explores the multifaceted manifestations of malevolent forces throughout history. Drawing upon insights from Assyrian and Babylonian sources, as well as biblical texts and archaeological discoveries, this book offers a comprehensive examination of humanity's fascination with the diabolical. Issac delves into the cultural, religious, and philosophical influences that have shaped our understanding of evil, tracing its development across diverse cultures and belief systems. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, "The History of the Devil" sheds light on the enduring presence of evil in human consciousness and its role in shaping moral frameworks and societal norms. With contemporary relevance and scholarly rigor, this revised edition invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of good and evil and to confront the timeless question of the nature of evil in the world. Published by Revitalized Occult and Strange, an imprint of Bald and Bonkers Network LLC, this updated version of Carsus' classic work offers a fresh perspective on one of humanity's most enduring and enigmatic concepts. Whether you're a scholar of religion, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of evil, "The History of the Devil" is an essential addition to your library.
Book Synopsis A History of the Devil by : Gérald Messadié
Download or read book A History of the Devil written by Gérald Messadié and published by Kodansha USA Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-10-30 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN UNORTHODOX COMPARATIVE HISTORY OF RELIGION-FROM THE DARK SIDE-BY A BESTSELLING THEOLOGIAN "The biggest ruse of the devil is making us believe that he doesn't exist," claimed Baudelaire. On the contrary, argues bestselling historian and critic Gerald Messadié, the true evil lies in the fact that we believe in him at all. A History of the Devil is a provocative exploration of the personification of evil through the ages and across cultures. Messadié reveals that the Satan of Judeo-Christian mythology-the antithesis of God and good-was a concept unknown to the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Hindus, and Chinese. In fact, the devil was probably invented six centuries before the common era by Persian clergy eager to demonize their political adversaries. Ever since, the image of evil has been a useful tool of the powerful, both religious and secular, from the prosecutors of the Spanish Inquisition to the Cold Warriors of our own time. In seventeen absorbing chapters, Messadié researches the genealogy of the devil in the world's major civilizations, from Asia and Europe to Africa and North America. He examines the devil's role in each culture and the evolution of his various incarnations throughout history. Abundant in historical references and cultural analyses, A History of the Devil shows that it is precisely the belief in the devil that lies at the root of religious fanaticism around the world today.
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Book Synopsis The Historical and Theological Evolution of Satan, the Devil, and Hell by : Charles River Charles River Editors
Download or read book The Historical and Theological Evolution of Satan, the Devil, and Hell written by Charles River Charles River Editors and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *Includes pictures of historic art depicting the Devil and Hell. *Explains the origins of the belief in Hell, and the way in which descriptions of Hell changed over time. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. The Catholic Church has defined Hell as "a state of definitive self-exclusion from communion with God and the blessed," but the images most have of the Devil and Hell are far more vivid. Even non-Christians are fully familiar with the idea of Hell being a fiery realm of eternal damnation, and the Devil has been depicted so frequently in literature, movies, and television that the figure is instantly recognizable. While most people know the fairly consistent description of Hell that exists today, the description of Hell has evolved countless times over the centuries, including within the Christian faith. During medieval times, many Christian writers described parts or all of Hell as cold and desolate places, going as far back as the 4th century work Apocalypse of Paul. At the same time, the concepts of the Devil and Hell are not unique to Christianity; other major faiths have similar concepts, while ancient religions had an underworld and assorted characters, such as the Greeks' Hades. Satan, the Devil, and the History of Hell looks at the historical origins of these crucial concepts, as well as the evolution of them over time among Christian and Jewish works, in an effort to trace the history and development of them as central religious tenets. This work includes pictures of historic artwork and a bibliography.
