Author: Hunter
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Demonology: Part 4: Closing Thoughts on Demonic Origins
Over the last several posts we have analyzed the biblical, apocryphal, and historical positions on demonic origins. We have shown that the biblical text is largely silent on the topic, but it does support or at least oblige the claims made in the apocryphal text of 1 Enoch. Finally, we surveyed the opinions of early…
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Why Should Christians Care about Philosophy?
This is a fair question. After all, we have the Bible, the greatest source of Wisdom ever written that was inspired by God Himself. So why should we read Aristotle or Plato or the Stoics or any other non-Christian philosopher. They were after all Pagans and Gentiles. Well, I have personally found great wisdom and…
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Saint Irenaeus and The Number of the Beast
The other day I was diving into a rabbit hole of ancient civilizations that led me to ponder the similarities between Nephilim and the Titans of Greek mythology. Both are half-divine and half-human and both are presented as giants. They also seem to originate from the same part of the Ancient Near East. That’s a…
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Demonology: Part 3: Early Church View on Demonic Origins
Just as today, early Christians took a variety of views on demonic origins. Some of the church fathers agreed with the Nephilim view and others believed that demons were simply fallen angels. Justin Martyr wrote in chapter 5 of The Second Apology, “But the angels transgressed this appointment, and were captivated by love of women, and begot children who are…
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Demonology: Part 2: What are Demons?
As we discovered in the last post, there is no biblical evidence that demons are fallen angels. So, what are demons? Since the Bible is largely silent on the issue, we have to turn to outside the Bible. I believe that the best explanation of demons comes from 1 Enoch, and that the Bible does…
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Who is Practical Logos? Part 1
My name is Hunter, co-founder of Practical Logos. I had the idea to start this site because I spend a majority of mental free time pondering theology, philosophy, and other various intellectual topics that I am frankly unqualified to speak on. However, I love to study these topics and discuss them with whomever will listen.…
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Demonology: Part 1: Are Demons Fallen Angels?
No. Well not in the way most people think. There are two verses in the Bible that refer to the Devil and his angels, Matthew 25:41 41 Then he will say to those on his left, “Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.” and Revelation 12:9.…