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{{See also|Demonology}}
In [[monotheism|monotheistic]] religions, the deities of other [[religion]]s are sometimes interpreted or created as demons.<ref name = "DDD">van der Toorn, Becking, van der Horst (1999), ''Dictionary of Deities and Demons in The Bible'', Second Extensively Revised Edition, Entry: '''Demon''', pp. 235-240, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, ISBN 0-8028-2491-9</ref> The
Since [[Early Christianity]], demonology has developed from a simple acceptance of demons to a complex study that has grown from the original ideas taken from [[Jewish demonology]] and Christian scriptures. Christian demonology is studied in depth within the [[Roman Catholic Church]],<ref>[http://www.sanctamissa.org/EN/resources/books-1962/rituale-romanum/57-exorcism-introduction.html Exorcism], ''Sancta Missa - Rituale Romanum'', 1962, at [http://www.sanctamissa.org sanctamissa.org], Copyright © 2007. Canons Regular of St. John Cantius</ref> although many other Christian churches affirm and discuss the existence of demons.<ref>Hansen, Chadwick (1970), ''Witchcraft at Salem'', p. 132, Signet Classics, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 69-15825</ref><ref>Modica, Terry Ann (1996), ''Overcoming The Power of The Occult'', p. 31, Faith Publishing Company, ISBN 1-880033-24-0</ref>
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