Exploring Devil Figures and Demonology in Various Texts

This chapter examines the depiction of devil figures and demons across different texts, highlighting the diverse descriptions and attributes attributed to these entities in Second Temple Jewish literature, church fathers' writings, and canonical scriptures. It emphasizes the complexity of these portrayals and the significance of understanding the commonalities and underlying purposes of traditions related to demons. The discussion also touches on scientific demonology, late medieval manuscripts, and parallels to reference books like the official handbook of the Marvel Universe.