The Origin of Satan : How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans, and Heretics (Paperback)

from DieFledermaus

In this book, Pagels purports to show how the conception of Satan arose from the early Christians' demonization of Jews, pagans and other Christians. While I had some issues with the organization a...

from mldavis2

A well written and researched book by a National Book Award winning author, this work chronicles the evolution of the concept of obstruction through the changes given to it and to the ultimate use ...

from DubiousDisciple

Not a new book, but since I've recently received a couple more to read along this topic, I dug this one out and scanned through it as a reminder. It's typical Pagels, opinionated and controversial,...

from elenchus

Once again Pagels provides an incisive and readable overview of the origin of the Bible and the historical context shaping both Christian & Jewish identities, and the Catholic Church as an institut...

from Cygnus555

This was the first book that I read by Elaine Pagels. She has helped ease me on my spiritual journey. I have now read several of her books and this one is one of my favorites. I have also had the o...