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1870: Satan in Mormonism w/ John Larsen

Mormon Stories Podcast

CHAPTER

Evolution of Devil and Hell Concepts in Religious Texts

The chapter traces the historical transition of the concept of the devil from the Old Testament to the New Testament and the evolution of hell from Hebrew and Greek cultures. It contrasts biblical views on the afterlife with later interpretations, highlighting the formalization of eternal punishment in hell by the Catholic church. Furthermore, the chapter explores how Mormonism incorporates Greek, Roman, and Hebrew philosophies into its theology, emphasizing the strict belief in the exclusive truth of the Mormon church and the paradoxes within its foundational beliefs.

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