The Historical Perspective on Satan

Satan is traditionally portrayed as a being associated with evil and suffering, evolving primarily from Jewish and Christian texts. The figure of Satan has roots in older mythologies, such as Egyptian and Babylonian, where powerful gods acted malevolently. In their respective traditions, both Judaism and Christianity constructed this character within their narratives, often depicting Satan as an angelic figure that has revolted against God. This developmental process illustrates how the conception of Satan transitioned from a mere adversary in biblical accounts to a symbolic embodiment of evil in later texts.