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==Christian teachings about the Devil== | ==Christian teachings about the Devil== | ||
Christian tradition and theology identified the myth about a rising star, thrown into the underworld, told about a Babylonian king in the [[Bible]] (Isaiah 14:12) with a fallen angel. The concept of fallen angels is of pre-Christian origin. They appear in writings like the Book of Enoch, Book of Jubilees and arguably in the Pentateuch. | Christian tradition and theology identified the myth about a rising star, thrown into the underworld, told about a Babylonian king in the [[Bible]] (Isaiah 14:12) with a fallen angel. The concept of fallen angels is of pre-Christian origin. They appear in writings like the [[Book of Enoch]], Book of Jubilees and arguably in the Pentateuch. | ||
As personification of evil, Christians have understood the devil to be the author of lies and promoter of evil. However, the devil can go no further than God allows, resulting in the problem of evil. Christian scholars had different opinions on the reason behind evil in the world, and often explained evil in relation to the devil. | As personification of evil, Christians have understood the devil to be the author of lies and promoter of evil. However, the devil can go no further than God allows, resulting in the problem of evil. Christian scholars had different opinions on the reason behind evil in the world, and often explained evil in relation to the devil. | ||