While there is a great deal of theological literature to consult regarding Orthodox or Christus Victor theology, there is precious little work from theologians on how death anxiety produces “the works of the devil.” There is, however, a great deal of psychological literature—both empirical and theoretical—that has connected death anxiety with a variety of unhealthy outcomes—psychological, social, and moral. This psychological research holds great potential for unpacking what the Bible describes as “slavery to the fear of death.”
