Where did the image used to represent Satan come from? 5 Articles

by John Devera

In scripture there is never any enlightening description of Satan's physical appearance. So, how did he come to be associated with the sometimes urbane man with a van dyke beard, or with the horned man in red pajamas with...read more

by Dr.Cast

Trough out history there has being many depictions of satan however the one that has stuck more is the one with his having horns, forked tail, and a pitchfork. All the representations of Satan have being from pagan gods...read more

by David Furritus

Oh, this one is easy! Thank you for asking. I'm afraid that for this one, though, you're going to have to put down your bible for a second and pull out some history books - and not the ones that were written by the winn...read more

by Frederick P Mcnary

After studying religion and where it came from for over 20 years now, this is what I have found: The concept of being "punished" for living a "bad" life appears in only two religions, Egyptian and The Druidic. Christian...read more

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by Shane Miller

It is difficult to pin-point through scripture, the origin and evolution of Satan's image. I theorize that Satan's appearance is a culmination of all that we, as Christians are to refuse, and be wary of in this world. The...read more