See the Biblical story in an unusual light - from the perspective of a
devil who took up arms against heaven under the leadership of Satan.
With eternity to ponder why God emerged triumphant from the struggle,
this rebel angel has turned to the Bible, the record of God’s dealings
with ‘the humans’ to find out why his side was defeated.
In twelve chapters, he considers a dozen of God’s significant encounters
with humanity - each take placing on a mountain top. From Mount Ararat
where Noah’s ark pitched up, to the Mount of Ascension where Jesus
returns to heaven, each reveals an aspect of God’s inexplicable and
unfathomable love for humans.
Beneath their conversational and sardonic surface style, these infernal
reflections engage deeply with the reality of a loving God who is made
visible and vulnerable in Christ.
The Infernal Word began as a series of addresses preached on Good Friday
in Canterbury Cathedral. They make ideal seasonal reading for anyone
who wishes to explore the story of salvation - although perhaps not if
you are a devil.
Nicholas
Papadopulos is the Dean of Salisbury. Previously he was a Canon of
Canterbury Cathedral. Before ordination, he was a barrister practicing
criminal law.