Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons

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Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons

Table of contents :
Series Introduction
Preface
Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. Angels, Their Kinds, and Heavenly Activity
Excursus: The Nature of Spirit

3. Angels, Their Activity on Earth with Individuals and Nations
Excursus: Angelophany

4. Satan, the Malevolent Spoiler

5. Demons, the Devil’s Entourage
Excursus: Genesis 6:1-4 and the Methodological Question

6. Jesus, Christus Victor

7. Spiritual Warfare
Excursus: How to Test the Spirits

8. The Destiny of the Darkness and the Victory of the Light
Excursus: The Archangel Michael and the Man of Lawlessness

9. Conclusion

Appendix 1: The Creation Manifold
Appendix 2: Angels, Iblis and Jinn in Islam
Appendix 3: Creeds, Articles of Faith, Catechisms, and Confessions
Further Reading
Glossary
Scripture Index
General Index

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