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Day of the Lord Part Four: The Evil Behind Babylon
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The Darker Forces Behind Nations: A Biblical Interpretation
In the pre-Christian period, Jewish interpretation discussed the presence of darker forces behind the rise and fall of nations. Isaiah's poetry suggests that idolatry and demonic influences are at play when nations declare themselves as God and engage in violence. In later Latin translations, the term 'morning star' was translated to 'Lucifer', which became associated with Satan. This tradition stems from the belief that Satan was once the most glorious angel. These passages are seen as biographies of Satan's fall in early church history.
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