“Demons have come to play a key role in the mythologies of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. But, what do we know about such beings in the metaphysical ecology of the ancient Israelites, the progenitors of the Abrahamic Faiths?

In this episode I dial the clock back before the Babylonian Exile (586 bce) and see what we can learn about the world of ‘demons,’ or malevolent supernatural beings, in the world of ancient Israel.”

Dr. James Justin Sledge holds a Doctorate in Religious Studies (Western Esotericism) from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, and a MA and PhD from the University of Memphis. He now teaches philosophy and religion as a visiting lecturer.