D'iavol v bytu,legendakh i literature Srednikh vekov - Amfiteatrov Aleksandr

The study "The Devil in Life, Legends and Literature of the Middle Ages" stands alone in the work of the most popular writer of the Silver Age Alexander Amphitheater (1862-1938). Pushing away from the book of italian professor Arturo Graf "The Devil", which focused on theological literature, the Amphitheatrewent far beyond its original source. He made an attempt to study the life of the devil in human consciousness throughout the cultural space of the Middle Ages, from the moment his detailed biography was formed at the dawn of Christianity, to the days when the idea of life gave him life almost outlived itself. Brilliant erudition allowed the Amphitheatre to attract not only Western, but also Russian sources, use mythology, etc. He lays out the pedigree of Satan, tells about his physiology and psychology, describes diabolical temptations, machinations and obsessions, touches on the intricacies of demonic magic, provides the word to eyewitnesses who have been in hell and gives details of the struggle against the devil.