The Devil by Peter Stanford

The Devil by Peter Stanford

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Summary

Our sceptical age has pensioned Satan off, and talk of the devil has become unfashionable, but the Christian Church still regards him as the metaphor for evil throughout society. This book presents a study of the devil throughout history, and also investigates how we tackle evil.

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The Devil by Peter Stanford

Talk of the Devil has become distinctly unfashionable. Our sceptical age has pensioned Satan, for centuries the face and name put to the abstract reality of evil. However, the creation of Popes, archbishops and priests will not so easily accept his fate, and Satan continues to serve as a metaphor for evil throughout society. His scaly black skin, horns, cloven hoof and red eyes have become embedded in popular psyche. In identifying the Devil as the scapegoat for all that humanity cannot explain about the world, this compelling biography investigates how we tackle evil.
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ISBN 13 9780749317263
ISBN 10 0749317264
Title The Devil
Author Peter Stanford
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 1997-01-27
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.