History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil

The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil is a book written by Dr. Paul Carus that explores the concept of evil throughout history and how the devil has been portrayed in various cultures and religions. The book delves into the origins of the devil in ancient mythology and how the idea of evil has evolved over time. It also examines the role of the devil in Christianity and other religions, as well as the impact of the devil on art and literature. Dr. Carus provides a comprehensive analysis of the devil and evil, drawing on a wide range of sources and perspectives. The book is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enduring and complex concepts in human history.1900. Contents: Good and Evil as Religious Ideas; Devil Worship; Ancient Egypt; Accad and the Early Semites; Persian Dualism; Israel; Brahmanism and Hinduism; Buddhism; Dawn of a New Era; Early Christianity; Idea of Salvation in Greece and Italy; Demonology of Northern Europe; The Devil's Prime; The Inquisition; Age of the Reformation; Abolition of Witch Prosecution; In Verse and Fable; Philosophical Problem of Good and Evil. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.