Infernal feminism. Fax P.

In the Christian culture, women were often called the "vessel of sin." The reason for this is the ancestor Eva, who tasted the fruit of the tree of knowledge according to the instruction of Satan. The theologians made Adam’s wife responsible for all the subsequent suffering of mankind, and the idea of ​​a woman as an accomplice of the devil legitimized the patriarchal power over her and the need for her submission. But in the XIX century, a revision of this postulate is planned in culture: under the influence of romanticism, the figure of the devil and the image of the fall begin to associate with the idea of ​​liberation, first of all, the liberation from the Christian patriarchal tyranny and misogynia in the context of the left, anti -lrical, esoteric and artistic movements of that time.

In his book, Pere Faxneld explores the image of Lucifer as a liberator of women in the “Deal XIX century”, using extensive material: from literary works, scientific works and newspaper reviews to early films, painting and even jewelry. The work of the Faxneld helps to trace how various emanciper discourses formed at that time are combined with each other in the fight against the conservative forces that perform under the banner of Christianity.

Faxe, a historian of religion from Stockholm University, specializing in Western esoterism, “alternative spirituality” and new religious movements.