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Satanism & the Left-Hand Path

The Origin of Satan

by Elaine Pagels

Elaine Pagels examines how the figure of Satan developed in Jewish and early Christian texts, arguing that it was used to characterize opponents, including other Jews, pagans and heretics. She analyzes the gospels and other sources to show how this cosmic conflict shaped early Christian identity. It is an influential study of the history of the Devil.

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