The Infernal Word: Notes from a Rebel Angel

by Nicholas Papadopulos

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.

96 pages, Paperback

Published November 30, 2023

Reviews

[Rich Gibbons · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nicholas is a great public speaker and has had a thoroughly interesting career so far. However, I felt this book was a quite transparent attempt to put forward the positive version of God without even attempting to address any of the thorny issues.

While I enjoyed focusing in on certain key aspects of the Bible story, I didn't appreciate the conclusion.

[Barbara Moss · Rating 3 out of 5]

This 84-page book, based on a Lent course of short sermons, was probably a Christmas present from one of my nephews. Less important than The Screwtape Letters. The narrator has a dim view of humanity, but in spite of themself is quite impressed by Tug (his name for God) as revealed in a dozen bible passages. "This is a war we have lost" concludes this fallen angel.

[R I P Coutts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insight and Wisdom

Thank you for your insight and wisdom. I recommend this book to anyone curious about faith and belief. Skilfully done!