Demons and the Devil in Ancient and Medieval Christianity

Demons and the Devil in Ancient and Medieval Christianity
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Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 9789004196179
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Download or read book Demons and the Devil in Ancient and Medieval Christianity written by Nienke Vos and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays analyzes the role of demons and the devil in ancient and medieval Christianity. Proceeding from a variety of scholarly perspectives—historical, philosophical and theological, as well as philological, liturgical and theoretical—the volume’s diverse approach matches the complexity of its chosen theme.


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