02390cam a22003013u 4500 31053 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-23 Produced by Michael Roe, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "The History of the Devil, As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts" by Daniel Defoe is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. The work explores the figure of the Devil, tracing his origins and actions from his fall from Heaven to his ongoing influence over mankind. Defoe presents this narrative in a manner that is both serious and satirical, suggesting a complex view of the Devil not just as a force of evil, but also as a subject capable of humor and folly. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to explore the nature and history of the Devil, challenging preconceived notions that have been formed through cultural fears and religious interpretations. Defoe begins with a reflection on humanity's perception of the Devil, questioning the terror he instills in people's imaginations. He asserts that the real history of the Devil is both necessary and beneficial to understand in order to grasp the motives behind his actions throughout human history. Defoe suggests that although the Devil has been cast in a negative light, his antics can be seen in a more humorous context, setting the tone for a work that delves into serious themes while simultaneously challenging the common depictions of evil. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Devil -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31053 71899 71899