

The Devil We Know
Where does the familiar image of the Devil come from? Why are we both attracted to and repulsed by it? From the Bible to Rock & Roll to the internet, the Prince of Darkness and his manifestations run through the arts and pop culture. With the Devil as the principal character, we meet experts in theology, art, literature, and music whose research has brought them face-to-face with this lurid figure.
Where does the familiar image of the Devil come from? Why are we both attracted to and repulsed by it? From the Bible to Rock & Roll to the internet, the Prince of Darkness and his manifestations run through the arts and pop culture. With the Devil as the principal character, we meet experts in theology, art, literature, and music whose research has brought them face-to-face with this lurid figure.
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