Title:
The origin of Satan / Elaine Pagels.
Author:
Pagels, Elaine H., 1943-
Publication Information:
New York : Vintage Books, 1996.
Call Number:
BS2555.6 .D5 P34 1996
Abstract:
Provides an interpretation of Satan, tracing him from the Old Testament to the New Testament, and discussing his role in the Christian tradition.
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Edition:
1st Vintage Books ed.
ISBN:
9780679731184
Physical Description:
xxiii, 214 pages ; 21 cm
Contents:
The gospel of Mark and the Jewish war -- The social history of Satan : from the Hebrew Bible to the gospels -- Matthew's campaign against the Pharisees : deploying the devil -- Luke and John claim Israel's legacy : the split widens -- Satan's earthly kingdom : Christians against pagans -- The enemy within : demonizing the heretics.
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