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Origins of Satan
Origins of Satan
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Published:
25 January, 1996
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This is a social history of the devil. The figure of Satan has been a standing puzzle in the history of religion. Elaine Pagels's study examines his origins and his shifting functions. Satan is not present in classical Jewish sources (and scarcely present in traditional Judaism to this day), although images of Satan began to develop and proliferate in later Jewish sources not included in the Hebrew Bible. The book explores the early history or invention of the devil, and traces Satan's subsequent transformations as one of society's most necessary fictions.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780713990737 |
| ISBN10 | 0713990732 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 516 g |
| Product Dimensions | 160 x 20 x 240 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Allen Lane |
| Format | hardback |
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