Mephistopheles: The Devil in the Modern World

by Jeffrey Burton Russell

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Explores the enduring presence and transformation of the Devil in modern Western culture, philosophy, and religion.

ISBN-13 9780801497186 ASIN 0801497183 Views 114 Publisher Cornell University Press Year 1990 Edition First Softcover Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 352 Created March 24, 2026 Updated July 07, 2026

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This book examines the figure of Mephistopheles and the broader idea of the Devil throughout modern history.

It traces changes in how the Devil has been understood from the Reformation to the present day.

The work draws on philosophy, theology, literature, and cultural studies to explore these shifts.

Jeffrey Burton Russell presents a detailed account of the Devil's role in shaping Western thought.

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