The Devil: A Guide for the Perplexed

by Derek R. Brown

One of the most enigmatic characters in biblical tradition is the figure of the Devil (or Satan). What is the origin of the devil? Which ancient texts mention this figure? How do the writers of the biblical texts portray the relationship between God and the Devil? These questions are critical to making sense of the Devil's emergence as an evil, powerful figure in ancient Jewish and Christian traditions. This Guide for the Perplexed explains the complex...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567667553
• ISBN13: 9780567667557
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: T & T Clark International
• Length: 208 Pages