medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
--- Dennis Martin <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > medieval-religion:
Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and
> culture
>
> Note that Irenaeus is careful to say that the Devil "unjustly,"
> unnaturallly, held sway over man--the Devil estranges man from God,
> which state is against human nature but the very real, factual
> situation. By contrast God acts "justly," rightly.
>
> This is not the "Devil's Rights" theology that Anselm later will be
> arguing against. That man voluntarily gave himself into the Devil's
> _power_ does not mean the Devil _rightly_ holds man captive.
>
Thank you, Dennis. You are a very able advocate for Anselm, if such a
brilliant mind can be said to be in need of an advocate.
Bill.
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