In the demonic council of Book Two of "Paradise Regained," who proposes that Satan should tempt Jesus with lust for a beautiful woman the way Solomon was tempted ?
Correct answer: A. Belial
- A. Belial
- B. Beelzebub
- C. Venus
- D. Satan
Explanation
Belial proposes using sexual temptation, recalling how Solomon was led astray by women. This suggestion forms part of the council’s attempt to discover a weakness in Jesus.
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