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nThe Bible is teeming with monsters. Giants tromp through the land of milk and honey; Leviathan swims through the wine-dark sea. A stunning array of peculiar creatures, mind-altering spirits, and supernatural hitmen fill the biblical heavens, jarring in both their strangeness and their propensity for violence--especially on Gods behalf.n nTraditional interpretations of the creatures of the Bible have sanded down their sharp, unsavory edges, transforming them into celestial beings of glory and light--or chubby, happy cherubs. Those cherubs? Theyre actually hybrid guardian monsters, more closely associated with the Egyptian sphinx than with flying babies. And the seraphim? Winged serpents sent to mete out Gods vengeance. Demons arent at war with angels; theyre a distinct supernatural species used by Satan and by God. The pattern is chilling. Most of these monsters arent Gods opponents--theyre Gods entourage.n nKiller angels, plague demons, manipulative spirits, creatures with an alarming number of wings (and eyes all over)--these shapeshifters and realm-crossers act with stunning brutality, each reflecting a facet of Gods own monstrosity. Confronting Gods monsters--and the God-monster--may be uncomfortable, but the Bible is richer for their presence. Its not only richer; the stories of the monsters of the Bible can be as fun, surprising, and interesting as any mythology. For anyone interested in monsters, myths, folklore, demons, and more, Gods Monsters is an entertaining deep dive into the creaturely strangeness of the Bible.n
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Brand: Esther J. Hamori
