"God is dead"

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In Jewish tradition, the Tree of Knowledge and the eating of its fruit represents the beginning of the mixture of good and evil together.

Satan in Judaism is not a physical being ruling the underworld, rather, in the Torah, the word Satan indicates “accuser,” “hinderer” or “tempter.” Satan is therefore more an illusory obstacle in one’s way - such as temptation and evil doings - keeping one from completing the responsibilities of tikkun olam (fixing the world). Satan is the evil inclination to veer off the path of righteousness and faithfulness in God.

The Book of Job is sometimes cited to support the claim that the Jewish view of Satan as an agent of God is different from the Christian view, which sees Satan as an autonomous force opposed to God. In the story, Satan inflicts suffering on a human being and seeks to induce him to sin — but only with God’s permission.

Thanks. Some Christians even see Satan as more as God's Prosecutor rather than the source of all evil.

That never made sense to me since, if God is all powerful and all knowing, why couldn't God foresee Lucifer's revolt? It makes more sense that God would create Lucifer for contrast in man's free will; can't have free will if one doesn't have a choice or a range of choices.

Any ideas on where the story of Lucifer and the war in Heaven came about? Does Judaism see Lucifer as more of an agent of God rather than an opponent.