#12709 What Is the Devil’s Bible, Codex Gigas? Weird Questions - Jimmy Akin

From Catholic Answers Live by Catholic Answers

May 8, 2026

About this episode

Jimmy Akin explores the mysterious Codex Gigas and discusses various theological questions.

What is the mysterious “Devil’s Bible,” also known as the Codex Gigas, and should Catholics be concerned about it? In this episode of Catholic Answers Live , Jimmy Akin explores the strange history and legends surrounding one of the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts. He also examines the mysterious naked young man in Mark’s Gospel, whether Genesis surprisingly parallels aspects of evolution, and why meteorology is considered scientific while astrology is rejected by the Church. The episode concludes with fascinating questions about purgatory, including whether souls in purgatory can pray for others and whether the Church has ever recognized authentic communication from them. A wide-ranging discussion blending Scripture, history, theology, and the strange corners of Catholic thought. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:54 – Hey Jimmy. I really enjoy your show. Not many Catholic podcasts I’ve found address the weirder aspects of our world. My question is in regards to the Codex Gigas, or the devil’s bible. I’ve heard a lot of secular sources talk about it…

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Akin

Topics covered

Devil's Bible
Codex Gigas
medieval manuscripts
Scripture
theology
purgatory
evolution

Keywords

Devil's Bible
Codex Gigas
purgatory
Mark's Gospel
Genesis
evolution
Catholic thought
theology
Scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Codex Gigas, Mark’s Gospel, Genesis