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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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- 2010
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- Title
- Satan in America
- Subtitle
- The Devil We Know
- Language
- English
- Authors
- W. Scott Poole
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780742561724
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, New Age & Spirituality, Sociology, Spiritualism & Witchcraft, American History, Occultism, Folklore, Folk Culture
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- 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.