The Origins of Satan

The video explores the evolution of the concept of Satan from a legal adversary in the Hebrew Bible to a fallen angel and arch-enemy of God in Christian theology. It discusses the influence of Zoroastrianism on Jewish texts and the portrayal of Satan in apocalyptic literature. The video also examines different Christian perspectives on Satan, highlighting the diversity of beliefs. Finally, it introduces the five C's of historical thinking to analyze religious concepts.

What is the traditional portrayal of Satan in popular culture?

How do different Christian denominations view the concept of Satan?

What does the term 'satan' mean in the earliest sections of the Hebrew Bible?

What role does Satan play in the Book of Job?

What influence did Zoroastrianism have on the concept of Satan?

How does the portrayal of Satan in the Dead Sea Scrolls differ from later Christian interpretations?

What is the significance of the term 'Belial' in the context of the New Testament?

How does the concept of Satan evolve from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament?

What are the five C's of historical thinking mentioned in the video?

In what ways does the video suggest that the understanding of Satan is historically contingent?