Last week we looked at the character of Satan from the Jewish perspective, noting the ways in which it differs from the popular interpretation. But where did this popular interpretation come from? Is it something biblical, or does it come from another source? This week we'll discuss some of the various traditions of the ancient world that contributed to the Lucifer/fallen angel legend, and why these ideas—despite what is often claimed—are not backed up in Tanakh.

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