Nicholas Papadopulos
See the Biblical story in an unusual light - from the
perspective of a devil who took up arms against heaven under the
leadership of Satan.
With eternity to ponder why God emerged triumphant from the
struggle, this rebel angel has turned to the Bible, the record of
God's dealings with 'the humans' to find out why his side was
defeated.
In twelve chapters, he considers a dozen of God's significant
encounters with humanity - each take placing on a mountain top.
From Mount Ararat where Noah's ark pitched up, to the Mount of
Ascension where Jesus returns to heaven, each reveals an aspect of
God's inexplicable and unfathomable love for humans.
Beneath their conversational and sardonic surface style, these
infernal reflections engage deeply with the reality of a loving God
who is made visible and vulnerable in Christ.
The Infernal Word began as a series of addresses preached on
Good Friday in Canterbury Cathedral. They make ideal seasonal
reading for anyone who wishes to explore the story of salvation -
although perhaps not if you are a devil.
The Author:
Nicholas Papadopulos is the Dean of Salisbury. Previously
he was a Canon of Canterbury Cathedral. Before ordination, he was a
barrister practicing criminal law.
9781786225290 £9.99 Canterbury
Press 30th November 2023