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Demonic Possession in the New Testament: Its Relations, Historical, Medical, and Theological (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William Menzies Alexander

 
9781331234050: Demonic Possession in the New Testament: Its Relations, Historical, Medical, and Theological (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Exploring the strange mix of belief, medicine, and Scripture this book examines how ancient ideas about demons shaped gospel stories and healing practices.

It brings together anthropology, medical thinking, and biblical study to illuminate how first‑century interpretations influenced who was understood as possessed and how those cases were treated. This work traces key debates, from the Beelzebul controversy to the Gerasene demoniac, and asks how new perspectives changed readings of miraculous events. It places historical context alongside careful analysis of gospel narratives, offering a nuanced view of possession in the New Testament.

  • What ancient beliefs about demons looked like in daily life and healing practices
  • How medical and theological explanations interacted in early interpretations
  • Close readings of major narratives and the questions they raise about truth and belief
  • How scholarly debate has shaped our understanding of genuine possession vs. natural illness
Ideal for readers of historical theology and biblical Studies who want a balanced, evidence‑based look at how possession was understood in the time of Jesus. Demonic Possession in the New Testament

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