Satan
Satan
Satan (pronounced /ˈseɪtən/; from Hebrew: שָּׂטָן Šāṭān, "adversary") is a figure appearing in the texts of the Abrahamic religions who brings evil and temptation, and is known as the deceiver who leads humanity astray.
Etymology
The term Satan originates from the Hebrew ha-Satan which means "the adversary" or "the accuser". It is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote a class of divine beings tasked with testing human fidelity.
In Christianity
In Christianity, Satan is known as the Devil and is a fallen angel who rebelled against God. Satan is often identified as the serpent in the Garden of Eden, whose persuasions led to the two corresponding Christian doctrines: the Original Sin and Fall of Man.
In Islam
In Islam, Satan (Shaitan in Arabic) is a supernatural creature made from smokeless fire. According to Islamic belief, Satan refused to bow to Adam, for which God expelled him from Heaven. His primary activity is to incite humans and jinn to commit evil through deception, which is referred to as "whispering into the hearts".
In Judaism
In Judaism, Satan is a term used since its earliest biblical contexts, to refer to a human opponent. In the Book of Job, Satan is a member of the Divine Council, "the sons of God" who are subservient to God. Satan in this context is an accuser, a prosecutorial figure.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Satan
- Wikipedia's article - Satan
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