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The Devil, Satan, Lucifer, Mephistopheles throughout history the Prince of Darkness, the Western world's most powerful symbol of evil, has taken many names and shapes. Jeffrey Burton Russell here chronicles the remarkable story of the Devil from antiquity to the present. While recounting how past generations have personified evil, he deepens our understanding of the ways in which people have dealt with the enduring problem of radical evil.After a compelling essay on the nature of evil, Russell uncovers the origins of the concept of the Devil in various early cultures and then traces its evolution in Western thought from the time of the ancient Hebrews through the first centuries of the Christian era. Next he turns to the medieval view of the Devil, focusing on images found in folklore, scholastic thought, art, literature, mysticism, and witchcraft. Finally, he follows the Devil into our own era, where he draws on examples from theology, philosophy, art, literature, and popular culture to describe the great changes in this traditional notion of evil brought about by the intellectual and cultural developments of modern times.Is the Devil an outmoded superstition, as most educated people today believe? Or do the horrors of the twentieth century and the specter of nuclear war make all too clear the continuing need for some vital symbol of radical evil? A singlevolume distillation of Russell's epic tetralogy on the nature and personifcation of evil from ancient times to the present (published by Cornell University Press between 1977 and 1986), The Prince of Darkness invites readers to confront these and other critical questions as they explore the past faces of that figure who has been called the second most famous personage in Christianity.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Prince of Darkness'? A: The main theme of 'The Prince of Darkness' is the exploration of radical evil and the various ways it has been personified throughout history, particularly through the figure of the Devil.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Prince of Darkness' is Jeffrey Burton Russell, a historian and scholar known for his work on the concept of evil.
- Q: What historical perspectives does the book cover? A: The book covers the evolution of the idea of the Devil from ancient cultures through the medieval period and into modern times, examining its representation in theology, literature, and popular culture.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of 'The Prince of Darkness' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Prince of Darkness' published? A: The book was published on April 16, 1992.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Prince of Darkness' is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the concept of evil and the figure of the Devil.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the historical and cultural evolution of the concept of evil and how it has influenced Western thought and society.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the revised edition of 'The Prince of Darkness'.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: The intended audience includes scholars, students, and general readers interested in history, theology, and the philosophy of evil.