Jeffrey Burton Russell
Devil: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801494093
- author:
- Jeffrey Burton Russell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 15.49 x 1.52 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Good & Evil,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Devil Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity by Jeffrey Burton Russell This book explores the concept of evil from ancient times to the period of the New Testament, tracing its development in diverse cultures and historical periods. Russell examines the roots of the idea of evil, its evolution in the Ancient Near East, and its formation in late Judaism and early Christianity. Through a vast array of sources, Russell probes the problem of evil, shedding light on the historical and philosophical context of the concept of the Devil. Generously illustrated with fifty black-and-white photographs, this book will appeal to readers with an interest in the subject, including those in religion, theology, sociology, history, psychology, anthropology, and philosophy. Suitable for readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of the concept of evil and its historical development, this book offers a rich and nuanced exploration of a major philosophical problem.
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