In Part 1 of our discussion, Jonathon begins by talking about their approach in their book, and how this approach broadens the context of the discussion around demonology and spiritual warfare to include contemporary issues surrounding topics such as gender and sexuality, ethnicity, immigration, and heteronormativity. We then move the discussion to talk more in detail about the three demon-concepts that are most commonly used in spiritual warfare narratives - Jezebel, the Islamic Antichrist, and Leviathan. 

PROGRAM NOTES

Dr. O'Donnell's website, includes information about Passing Orders: Demonology and Sovereignty in American Spiritual Warfare  S. Jonathon O'Donnell, PhD (drsjodonnell.com)

Twitter: S. Jonathon O'Donnell, PhD 😈🏳️‍🌈 (@demonologian) / Twitter

Sean McCloud, American Possessions: Fighting Demons in the Contemporary United States  American Possessions - Sean McCloud - Oxford University Press (oup.com)

Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan  Leviathan (Penguin Classics): Hobbes, Thomas, Brooke, Christopher, Brooke, Christopher, Brooke, Christopher: 9780141395098: Amazon.com: Books

Megan Goodwin, Abusing Religion: Literary Persecution, Sex Scandals, and American Minority Religions  Abusing Religion — MEGAN GOODWIN (megan-goodwin.com)

Theme Music: Daniel P. Shea

Other Music: Stephanie Shea

Thumbnail 'demon' image: Phoarto (pixabay free use)