Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Introduction: Is It Ever Acceptable to Lie? 1
5. Part One: Theologians Ask the Question
6. Chapter One. The Devil 21
7. Chapter Two. God 62
8. Chapter Three. Human Beings 105
9. Part Two: Courtiers and Women Ask the Question
10. Chapter Four. Courtiers 153
11. Chapter Five. Women 199
12. Conclusion: The Lie Becomes Modern 247
13. Notes 257
14. Bibliography 303
15. Index 327