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Author | : Allan Wright |
Publisher | : Vernon Press |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2017-10-31 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1622732871 |
In this monograph, I argue that Satan was not perceived as a universal malevolent deity, the embodiment of evil, or the “ruler of Pandemonium” within first century Christian literature or even within second and third century Christian discourses as some scholars have insisted. Instead, for early “Christian” authors, Satan represented a pejorative term used to describe terrestrial, tangible, and concrete social realities, perceived of as adversaries. To reach this conclusion, I explore the narrative character of Satan selectively within the Hebrew Bible, intertestamental literature, Mark, Matthew, Luke, Q, the Book of Revelation, the Nag Hammadi texts, and the Ante-Nicene fathers. I argue that certain scholars’ such as Jeffrey Burton Russell, Miguel A. De La Torre, Albert Hernandez, Peter Stanford, Paul Carus, and Gerd Theissen, homogenized reconstructions of the “New Testament Satan” as the universalized incarnation of evil and that God’s absolute cosmic enemy is absent from early Christian orthodox literature, such as Mark, Matthew, Luke, Q, the Book of Revelation, and certain writings from the Ante-Nicene Fathers. Using Jonathan Z. Smith’s essay Here, There, and Anywhere, I suggest that the cosmic dualist approach to Satan as God’s absolute cosmic enemy resulted from the changing social topography of the early fourth century where Christian “insider” and “outsider” adversaries were diminishing. With these threats fading, early Christians universalized a perceived chaotic cosmic enemy, namely Satan, being influenced by the Gnostic demiurge, who disrupts God’s terrestrial and cosmic order. Therefore, Satan transitioned from a “here,” “insider,” and “there,” “outsider,” threat to a universal “anywhere” threat. This study could be employed as a characterization study, New Testament theory and application for classroom references or research purposes.
Author | : Steven Brust |
Publisher | : Orb Books |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2007-04-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1429910739 |
The time is the Beginning. The place is Heaven. The story is the Revolt of the Angels—a war of magic, corruption and intrigue that could destroy the universe. To Reign in Hell was Stephen Brust's second novel, and it's a thrilling retelling of the revolt of the angels, through the lens of epic fantasy. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author | : William Diehl |
Publisher | : Ballantine Books |
Total Pages | : 480 |
Release | : 1998-07-29 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0345395069 |
William Diehl stunned readers with Primal Fear and Show of Evil, the national bestsellers featuring Chicago lawyer Martin Vail. Now, in his gripping new novel of suspense, Diehl enters uncharted territory, pushing Vail and the legal system he represents to the brink of destruction. After an ultra-right-wing militia seizes truckloads of highly volatile weapons, the president turns to Illinois attorney general Martin Vail. His job: nail the terrorists in their tracks. Vail plunges into his new, near-impossible mission, one that soon explodes into a personal nightmare as his most chilling adversary, Aaron Stampler, returns--seemingly from the dead--to exact a vengeance that could bring Vail to his knees. . . .
Author | : John Milton |
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Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 1889 |
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Author | : John Milton |
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Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 1915 |
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Author | : John Milton |
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Total Pages | : 464 |
Release | : 1711 |
Genre | : Bible |
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Author | : Sim I. McMillen |
Publisher | : Revell |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 1963 |
Genre | : Health |
ISBN | : 080075719X |
Show how stupidity, ignorance, self-indulgence and other human foibles can destroy well-being, and sometimes lead to a lifetime of sickness, or to death.
Author | : Brayden Hall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-09-15 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 9781504325462 |
Feeling lost, frustrated, and lacking a sense of purpose is common. Modern lifestyles and stressful life schedules can create a life of routine where there is an underlying desire for something more. The reader will enjoy knowledge that inspires inner contentment and joyfulness as common experiences! The content can transform the way one perceives life and awaken a great understanding of what it means to be alive in this moment
Author | : BookCaps |
Publisher | : BookCaps Study Guides |
Total Pages | : 1596 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1621072126 |
John Milton put a twist on the story of Adam and Eve--in the process he created what some have called one of the greatest literary works in the English Language. It has inspired music, art, film, and even video games. But it's hundreds of years old and reading it today sometimes is a little tough. BookCaps is here to help! BookCaps puts a fresh spin on Milton’s classic by using language modern readers won't struggle to make sense of. The original English text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCapsTM can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.
Author | : John Milton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Poetry |
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