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Boyd, James W. 1934-

Satan and Mara : Christian and Buddhist symbols of evil / by James W. Boyd. - 1 online resource. - Studies in the history of religions ; 27 Numen Book Series Online, ISBN: 9789004380837 . - Numen Book Series 27. Numen Book Series Online, ISBN: 9789004380837. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--Northwestern University, 1970).

Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-177) and index.

Preliminary Material / Preface / Introduction / Analysis of the Satan Figure in the Early Greek Christian Tradition / Abbreviations / Terminology Centered around Satan and the Devil / The Activities of Satan / The Nature and Power of Satan / Summary and Comments / Analysis of the Māra Figure in the Early Indian Buddhist Tradition / Abbreviations / Terminology Centered Around Māra / The Deeds of Māra / The Nature and Power of Māra / Summary and Comments / A Comparison of the Early Christian and Buddhist Mythologies of Evil / Similarities and Contrasts Between the Two Mythologies / Bibliography / Index / James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd -- James W. Boyd.

ISBN: 9789004378452

Standard No.: 10.1163/9789004378452 DOI

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Devil--Christianity.
Devil--Buddhism.
Christianity and other religions--Buddhism.
Buddhism--Relations--Christianity.

LC Class. No.: BT981 / .B65 1975

Dewey Class. No.: 291.216