Eve and her tempter. Part 1
And further from the ABC of Faith. "Yes, Christian theology and tradition, the tempter of Eve (snake) is considered a fallen angel, namely Satan (diabolist). In the image of a snake, as described in religious sources, It was he who acted, bringing a lie of God, and the temptation that led to the fall of people. The Incarnation of Evil: The Serpent in Eden is not just an animal, and the instrument of a fallen angel who left the service of God. The fallen angel (Satan-Lucifer) through deceit forced Eve to doubt God’s words and break the commandment. Christian teaching describes the fallen the angels of creatures who have been driven from heaven for disobedience to God who have become temppers of humanity.
In Judaism, this is the "Yester a-ra" is often identified with the angel of death. Satan or tempter. It is not an independent evil deity, but the inner force created by God to test a person, which motivates Passions and the violation of the commandments. According to the Talmud, Jecer a-ra, Satan and An angel of death is the same thing. Jezer a-ra acts only in the framework established by the Almighty, acting as a "terminating" for Implementing the freedom of choice of man. Fighting Him: Man Must to overcome Yezerra with the help of the study of the Torah and the fulfillment of the commandments. Yezer a-ra are often contrasted with the "Yezer Hat" - a good start, which together form the moral choice of personality.
The history of the fall of Lucifer is a theological narrative of the transformation the highest angel in Satan because of pride. Being a “morning star” (Railder) and cherub, he desires equality with God, raised up the rebellion and He was thrown down from heaven with a third angels. His fall was The beginning of sin and evil.
The main stages and causes of the fall: High position: Lucifer was the most a beautiful and wise angel, “anointed by the cherub”, who had a special the favor of God. Pride and Envy: According to the Book
Prophet of Isaiah, he was proud of his beauty and wished to put his A throne is above the stars of God, becoming like the Most High. Lucifer raised rebellion, striving for the power and authority of God, which led to conflict, Often described as free will against the Divine order. Lucifer was cast over from heaven to earth, turning into Satan (An enemy). A third of the angels left with him, who became demons. After the Fall Lucifer became a temptation, seeking to destroy God’s plan through humanity.”
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