The History Of The Devil - Softcover

Daniel Defoe

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461471035 ISBN 13: 9780461471038

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

The History Of The Devil by Daniel Defoe. This 18th-century satirical religious history presents a sprawling, polemical account of the devil’s origin, fall, and ongoing influence in human affairs. The work blends history, theology, and irony to trace Satan’s life from heavenly rebellion through the creation of mankind, the temptations of Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs, and the subsequent centuries of religious and political machinations. Defoe critiques Milton’s portrayal of Satan, discusses the nature of hell, possession, witches, and the occult, and surveys the devil’s role in the major epochs of Western history—church, state, and empire—using a parodic, didactic voice. The book unfolds in two major parts: an antiquarian preface and narrative of the devil, followed by a modern history of Satan’s influence into early Christian and post-biblical times, concluding with reflections on the devil’s eternal fate. The work is a dense, ironic exploration of religion, power, and human folly through the lens of a devil’s history.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461471035
• ISBN 13: 9780461471038
• Binding: Paperback