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#83 Esoterica - The History of the Demiurge

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The Devil's Origins and the Demiurge Debate

This chapter explores the historical and theological development of the concept of the devil among early Christians dealing with persecution. It delves into the ambiguous relationships between Jesus, the demiurge, and Gnostic beliefs while addressing the influence of mythologies and figures like Marcion. The discussion highlights the adaptive nature of early Christianity as it synthesized various traditions and philosophies to form its understanding of good, evil, and the divine.

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