Origins and Interpretations of the Devil

The chapter explores the origins and interpretations of the devil figure, comparing the commonly known Satan to lesser-known devil figures. It discusses the devil as a title in Hebrew Scriptures, the concept of the devil as an archangel in Second Temple Jewish thought, and the theological complexities surrounding the existence of beings like an angel of death. The conversation also covers the ambiguity surrounding the Satan figure in pre-Christian Jewish beliefs and the role of seven archangels overseeing different nations.