Pineleng Theological Review
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Volume 3 Nomor 2: Juli 2026

PEMAHAMAN SETAN MENURUT INJIL LUKAS 8:26-39

Risky Johanes Sarayar (Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng)
Feni Matelda Mila (Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng)
Defrito Kejora Baweng (Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Oct 2026

Abstract

Satan is a supernatural creature originating from the realm of darkness. In Christian theology, demons are understood as fallen angels who were punished by God for rebelling against His divine will. The Holy Scriptures record various kinds and names of these demonic entities. In contemporary society, discussions surrounding demonology remain a compelling yet complex subject. This study provides a scientific and biblical analysis based on the Gospel of Luke 8:26-39 to examine the depiction of the devil within the text using a literature review method. The primary purpose of this article is to analyze how Luke characterizes the demonic forces in this specific narrative. The findings reveal that the demonic force in Luke 8:26-39 is identified as "Legion," a term derived from the Roman military unit signifying a vast multitude (historically around 6,000 soldiers). This name highlights that the possessed man was inhabited by numerous demons, which manifested in his severe torment, isolation in the tombs, and uncontrollable behavior.

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Religion

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Pineleng Theological Review is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal on Catholic Theology with e-ISSN: 3032-4491, published twice a year (January and July) online by the Theology Department of Sekolah Tinggi Filsafat Seminari Pineleng. It is devoted to the problems and questions of theology ...