The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 6, Chapter XV summary
Part 6, Chapter XV of 170 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter XV, Satan tells the prince of hell to prepare for Jesus of Nazareth, claiming that his approaching death places him under their control. The prince refuses after learning that Jesus raised Lazarus, recognizing divine power and fearing the release of everyone he holds.
What happens
- As the saints rejoice, Satan announces Jesus’s approaching death and complains that his cures and resurrections undermine their power.
- The prince of hell argues that Jesus’s apparent fear of death conceals a trap for Satan.
- Satan claims responsibility for stirring opposition against Jesus and preparing the instruments of his suffering.
- The prince asks whether Jesus is responsible for restoring Lazarus to life, and Satan confirms it.
- Recalling his inability to hold Lazarus, the prince forbids Satan to bring Jesus and fears a general release of his prisoners.
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The prince rejects Satan’s plan rather than welcoming Jesus’s death. Lazarus’s escape convinces him that receiving Jesus threatens his control over the dead.
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What confirms the prince’s fear of Jesus?
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