Demons
The concept of demons in religions in general, and in the Bible in particular, is very complex. Nowadays “demon” refers to an evil spirit, but the term has undergone a long process of development.
Different Views
- In ancient times, demons were often seen as lesser deities (see demons in the ancient Near East
). - The Old Testament describes demons as supernatural beings who roam in remote places (see demons in the Old Testament
). - In New Testament times, demons were seen as Satan’s helpers (see demons in the New Testament
).
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