
#79 Elaine Pagels - The Origin of Satan
Within Reason
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Only Israel Holds Holiness
Jewish belief during this period maintains that Israel is the sole nation endowed with holiness by God, rendering Gentiles spiritually irrelevant and devoid of divine connection. Gentiles are accused of idol worship and seen as unworthy of spiritual battles. The focus lies on the 'sons of God,' which refers to both spiritual beings and humans aligned with God's will. The narrative suggests that fallen angels have infiltrated Israel, seeking to corrupt God's people and lead them into darkness.
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