Bible Reinterpreted

Lore & Background

The core mythology of Highschool DxD posits that the world was created by God, but the narrative in human bibles is a sanitized version. In truth, creation involved interplay between the Heavenly Host, led by God, and the Devils, originally Angels cast out for loving humanity too much or rebelling. The 'Fall' was a massive cosmic war reshaping the planet's metaphysical landscape. Texts obscure true identities of biblical figures—many are reincarnated Devils, powerful Fallen Angels, or ancient Dragons who manipulated history. The 'Reinterpretation' suggests miracles were strategic moves in an ongoing geopolitical struggle between races. Human faith is both a power source for the supernatural and a shield protecting them from direct exposure.

In Their Own Story

Issei sat in the library, flipping through a worn copy of the Old Testament, his eyes tracing stories of angels and demons. As Rias Gremory's voice explained the true nature of their world, the words shifted. The 'Serpent' was no longer just a symbol of temptation but a reference to ancient Dragons who ruled before the Gods. The 'Fallen Angels' were not merely sinners but a distinct race with their own agenda. He realized every prayer he had whispered was answered by forces far more complex than the simple deity his church taught him about.

Reader's Guide

The history of the world began with the Creation, where God established order and the Heavenly Host. The emergence of Lucifer and the rebellion of a third of the Angels led to the Great War, resulting in the creation of Hell and the formation of the Devils as a distinct race. Magic operates on a system of 'Power of Destruction,' 'Creation,' and spiritual energy drawn from faith or territory. Reincarnation is a technique used by Devils to create Sacred Gear wielders or powerful servants, binding souls to the Underworld's hierarchy. The balance between races is maintained by treaties after the Great War, forbidding open conflict on Earth. Terms like 'Maou' and 'Archangel' denote high-ranking officials. The 'Bible Reinterpreted' reminds us that human history is a filtered version of these divine struggles.

Did You Know?

• The 'Fall' of Angels was not just spiritual but a massive cosmic war that reshaped the planet's metaphysical landscape.
• Many biblical figures in Highschool DxD are revealed to be reincarnated Devils, powerful Fallen Angels, or ancient Dragons.
• Miracles in this universe were strategic moves in an ongoing geopolitical struggle between supernatural races.
• Human faith serves both as a power source for the supernatural and a shield protecting them from direct exposure.
• The rebellion involved a third of the Angels, leading to the creation of Hell and the Devils as a distinct race.