The Origins of Evil Spark Questions of Creation

Early Christians grappled with the origins of the devil, leading to the idea that he must have a creator, which implied a duality of good and evil. This perspective arose in response to their persecution, both from the Roman authorities and from elements within Judaism, creating a worldview where evil was pervasive and tangible. As a minority struggling in a hostile environment, they sought to explain the presence of evil and its manifestation in the figure of the devil. Theories about the devil's origin varied, ranging from the concept of a fallen angel to more whimsical narratives, such as the rebellious angels from the Book of Enoch. This eternal search for answers about the nature of evil compelled these Christians to consider that the entity responsible for creating the devil must itself be malevolent. This reasoning likely contributed to the development of the malevolent demiurge concept, tracing back to early Christian texts like the Gospel of John.