The Evil Creator: Origins of an Early Christian Idea
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This book examines the origins of the evil creator idea chiefly in light of early Christian biblical interpretations. It is divided into two parts. In Part I, the focus is on the interpretations of Exodus and John. Firstly, ancient Egyptian assimilation of the Jewish god to the evil deity Seth-Typhon is studied to understand its reapplication by Phibionite and Sethian Christians to the Judeo-catholic creator. Secondly, the Christian reception of John...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0197566421
ISBN13:9780197566428
Release Date:August 2021
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:224 Pages
Weight:1.08 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"
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