The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil

The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil by Dr. Paul Carus is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of evil throughout history, with a particular focus on the figure of the devil. The book traces the evolution of the devil from his earliest appearances in ancient mythology to his more developed and complex role in Christianity and other religions. Dr. Carus examines the ways in which the devil has been used to explain and justify evil in the world, as well as the ways in which the idea of evil has shaped human culture and morality. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from religious texts to literature and philosophy, The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil is a thought-provoking and illuminating study of one of the most enduring and fascinating 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.