The History of the Devil

Paul Carus (1852-1919) was a highly regarded writer on philosophy and comparative religion and a major influence in introducing Buddhist and other Eastern ideas to the West. "The History of the Devil "is his magnum opus on the evolution of the idea of evil from ancient to modern times. Carus follows the devil around the world through his manifestations in many cultures and historic periods. At once scholarly and intriguing, the text is enhanced by 350 rare and fascinating illustrations.