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Exploring America's intricate relationship with the devil, this book reveals how figures from "New light" evangelists to modern filmmakers have utilized Satan as a symbol of evil and injustice. It highlights the role of the devil in shaping social movements, national identity, and cultural anxieties, from war to sexuality. By examining the pervasive influence of theological evil, it illustrates how Satan serves as a counterpoint to the nation's ideals, reflecting the complexities of American religiousness and the darker aspects of its history.
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Satan in America, W. Scott Poole
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Satan in America
- Subtitle
- The Devil We Know
- Language
- English
- Authors
- W. Scott Poole
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9780742561717
- 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, this book reveals how figures from "New light" evangelists to modern filmmakers have utilized Satan as a symbol of evil and injustice. It highlights the role of the devil in shaping social movements, national identity, and cultural anxieties, from war to sexuality. By examining the pervasive influence of theological evil, it illustrates how Satan serves as a counterpoint to the nation's ideals, reflecting the complexities of American religiousness and the darker aspects of its history.