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Satan in America

The Devil We Know

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Exploring America's intricate relationship with the devil, the book delves into how various groups, from eighteenth-century evangelists to modern filmmakers, have invoked Satan to articulate societal fears, injustices, and identity. It highlights the use of the devil as a symbol of theological evil, reflecting anxieties about war, sexuality, and morality. W. Scott Poole illustrates how this figure serves as a counterpoint to the nation's ideals, revealing the darker undercurrents of American culture and politics throughout history.

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Satan in America, W. Scott Poole

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Subtítulo
The Devil We Know
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
RLPG/Galleys
Publicado en
2010
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
274
ISBN13
9780742561724
Serie
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4,1 de 5
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Exploring America's intricate relationship with the devil, the book delves into how various groups, from eighteenth-century evangelists to modern filmmakers, have invoked Satan to articulate societal fears, injustices, and identity. It highlights the use of the devil as a symbol of theological evil, reflecting anxieties about war, sexuality, and morality. W. Scott Poole illustrates how this figure serves as a counterpoint to the nation's ideals, revealing the darker undercurrents of American culture and politics throughout history.