The Devil - Almond, Philip C.
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In this rich and multi-textured biography, Philip C Almond explores the figure of the devil from the first centuries of the Christian era through the rise of classical demonology and witchcraft persecutions to the modern post-Enlightenment decline of Hell. The author shows that the Prince of Darkness remains an irresistible subject in history, religion, art, literature and culture.

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In this rich and multi-textured biography, Philip C Almond explores the figure of the devil from the first centuries of the Christian era through the rise of classical demonology and witchcraft persecutions to the modern post-Enlightenment decline of Hell. The author shows that the Prince of Darkness remains an irresistible subject in history, religion, art, literature and culture.
Autorenporträt
Philip C Almond is Emeritus Professor of Religion in the University of Queensland. His previous books include The Witches of Warboys: An Extraordinary Story of Sorcery, Sadism and Satanic Possession (2008), Englands First Demonologist: Reginald Scot and The Discoverie of Witchcraft (2011) and The Lancashire Witches: A Chronicle of Sorcery and Death on Pendle Hill (2012), all published by I.B.Tauris.