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“This book, ANGELS & DEVILS, is a delightful read and a scholarly contribution to a relatively unfamiliar topic, all at the same time. Nowell explores Scripture, the intertestamental literature and Church documents, and even searches art, literature and music to offer the reader a balanced, thorough and orderly account of these fascinating but enigmatic beings. The style is simple and direct, but with wisdom and wit.”
– Thomas P. McCreesh, OP, associate professor of theology,
Providence College
“This wonderful book covers everything that you always wanted to know about angels, devils and demons but were afraid to ask.
With her customary learning and clarity, Sr Irene Nowell provides a comprehensive and comprehensible treatment of the biblical evidence and related matters in history, art, literature and theology. This is biblical scholarship at its best on a topic of great interest to many people today.”
– Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, professor of New Testament, Boston College
School of Theology and Ministry
“This is a very clear and well-informed guide to what the Bible and the living tradition of the Church say about angels and devils. It makes a valuable addition to Paulist Press’s distinguished 101
Questions & Answers series.”
– Gerald O’Collins, SJ, professor emeritus, Gregorian University, Rome
Angels, devils, and demons have fascinated humans since the beginning of time… From the most ancient Hebrew traditions to the latest teachings in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Dr.
Nowell mines them all to bring you a rich treasury of information about angels and devils.
