The Devil: An Unauthorised Biography
Festive Features
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1h 12m
Talk of the Devil has become distinctly unfashionable. Our sceptical age has pensioned off Satan, for centuries the face and name put to the abstract reality of evil. However, the creation of Popes, archbishops and priests will not so easily accept his fate, and Satan continues to serve as a metaphor for evil throughout society. His scaly black skin, horns, cloven hoof and red eyes have become embedded in popular psyche.
In this lecture author, broadcaster and journalist, Peter Stanford, will be exploring the history of belief in the Devil; what this tells us about ourselves; how it has been used by the churches to strengthen their own position; and whether anyone still believes the Devil exists...
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