The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 6, Chapter XVIII summary
Part 6, Chapter XVIII of 170 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter XVIII, Beelzebub confronts Satan and says that crucifying the innocent Jesus destroys their power, frees their prisoners, and turns their captives against them. Jesus then declares that Satan must remain under Beelzebub’s rule forever, replacing Adam and his righteous sons, whom Jesus claims as his own.
What happens
- The prince of hell seizes Satan and angrily blames him for choosing to crucify Jesus.
- He describes Jesus breaking the prisons, releasing every captive, and driving away the powers of death and darkness.
- He contrasts the prisoners’ former misery with their present joy, prayers, and defiance.
- He says the cross cancels Satan’s gains through the forbidden tree and condemns the killing of an innocent person.
- Jesus declares Satan subject to Beelzebub forever in place of Adam and his righteous sons.
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What to notice
The accusation makes the crucifixion the cause of Satan’s defeat rather than his success. It sums up Beelzebub’s explanation of their lost authority.
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Who does Jesus place under Beelzebub’s authority forever?
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