Demonic Possession In The New Testament Its Relations Historical Medical And Theological

Author : William M. Alexander
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Demon possession in New Testament times was real, contends the author in the face of rationalistic denials. A study of the Gospels reveals that genuine demon possession had two distinctive elements: (1) insanity or idiocy of some sort, forming the natural element,Ó and (2) the confession of Jesus as Messiah, forming the supernatural element.Ó The author's research also led him to conclude that demon possession in the New Testament is a unique phenomenon in the history of the world, being confined indeed to the earlier portion of the ministry of our Lord.Ó Why did this phenomenon erupt when it did? The incarnation initiated the establishment of the kingdom of heaven upon earth. That determined a countermovement among the powers of darkness. Genuine demonic possession was one of its manifestations.Ó Entire chapters are devoted to historic demonology, medical aspects of demonic possession, the existence of genuine demonic possession, the New Testament narratives concerning the Beelzebul controversyÓ and the Gerasene affair,Ó and the alleged continuance of genuine demonic possession.

Author : William Menzies Alexander
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by William Menzies Alexander Pdf

Author : William Menzies Alexander
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by William Menzies Alexander Pdf

Author : Wm. Menzies Alexander
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by Wm. Menzies Alexander Pdf

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Author : William Menzies Alexander
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Author : William Menzies Alexander
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by William Menzies Alexander Pdf

Excerpt from Demonic Possession in the New Testament: Its Relations, Historical, Medical, and Theological Demonic Possession in the New Testament is still an unsolved problem. That statement is at variance with a considerable body of opinion recently expressed on two Continents. Nevertheless, it is a correct representation of the present state of the case. Modern writers have attained a certain unanimity, only by approaching the subject from one point of view and confining attention to the more conspicuous phenomena. But any investigation which claims finality must explore the whole environment and scrutinise all residual facts. There is a comparative demonology to be studied; there are types of mental disease to be examined; there is a criterion of genuine possession to be discovered and applied. The inquiry thus broadens out and takes account of many points hitherto ignored or neglected. The whole subject thereby assumes a new complexion and has received restatement accordingly. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : William Menzies 1858-1929 Alexander
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by William Menzies 1858-1929 Alexander Pdf

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Author : William Menzies Alexander
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 291 pages
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Release : 1980
Category : Bible
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Demonic Possession in the New Testament by William Menzies Alexander Pdf

Author : John Warwick Montgomery
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 390 pages
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Release : 1976
Category : Religion
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Demon Possession by John Warwick Montgomery Pdf

A collection of demon possession experiences, case histories, studies, and conclusions from a wide range of professional people, including doctors, psychiatrists, scientists, historians, theologians, and college professors.

Author : David F. Wright,Gary D. Badcock
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 392 pages
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Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567085171

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Disruption to Diversity by David F. Wright,Gary D. Badcock Pdf

The first comprehensive history of New College, celebrating the story of theology at Edinburgh over the past 150 years. Raises important questions about the future relationship between church and university.

Author : Merrill F. Unger
Publisher : Kregel Publications
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Release : 1994-04-15
Category : Religion
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Biblical Demonology by Merrill F. Unger Pdf

"The supreme merit of Biblical Demonology is that it holds closely to the Word of God. . . . It will remain for many years to come the standard treatment of biblical demonology." —Dr. Wilbur M. Smith

Author : Anonim
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
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Release : 1969
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Bibliotheca Osleriana by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jesmond Micallef
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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The Efficacy of the Exorcistic Prayers in the Athonite Manuscript of Xiropotamou 98, (2260) 16 by Jesmond Micallef Pdf

The Covid-19 pandemic in the year 2020 exposed a fragility of human consciousness, at all latitudes. In the face of unforeseen threats, we are unable to react, or we become slaves to irrational instincts, which can lead to hysterical and obsessive behaviours, precisely those described by the diabolical possessions against which the Church has been fighting for two thousand years, since Christ entrusted her with power to defeat the devil. Moreover, the activity of exorcism is described in the Gospels as the main manifestation of the divine power of the Lord Jesus, which released from him for the salvation of men. This book presents, for the first time, an edition of the Xiropotamou manuscript 98 preserved at the Library of the Xiropotamou monastery of Mount Athos in Greece. It cushions the liturgical exorcistic prayer of the manuscript between a biblical study of this ancient activity of the Church and an overview of the Rite of Exorcism in Orthodox usage in Early, Middle, and Late Byzantium.

Author : Craig S. Keener
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 1459 pages
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Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441239990

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Miracles : 2 Volumes by Craig S. Keener Pdf

Christianity Today 2013 Book Award Winner Winner of The Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship's 2012 Award of Excellence 2011 Book of the Year, Christianbook.com's Academic Blog Most modern prejudice against biblical miracle reports depends on David Hume's argument that uniform human experience precluded miracles. Yet current research shows that human experience is far from uniform. In fact, hundreds of millions of people today claim to have experienced miracles. New Testament scholar Craig Keener argues that it is time to rethink Hume's argument in light of the contemporary evidence available to us. This wide-ranging and meticulously researched two-volume study presents the most thorough current defense of the credibility of the miracle reports in the Gospels and Acts. Drawing on claims from a range of global cultures and taking a multidisciplinary approach to the topic, Keener suggests that many miracle accounts throughout history and from contemporary times are best explained as genuine divine acts, lending credence to the biblical miracle reports.

Author : T. Craig Isaacs
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 246 pages
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Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532631429

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In Bondage to Evil by T. Craig Isaacs Pdf

"Either you believe in possession or you do not. It is that simple, or at least that is how it often seems. However, the existence of the possession state in the human condition is not a matter of faith, it is a phenomenon that demands exploration." So begins the introduction of this psycho-spiritual exploration of involuntary (or demonic) possession. Avoiding the pitfalls of many such works, here is presented the inarguable fact that the possession state does occur and must be taken seriously if those who are afflicted are to be helped. The only argument that remains is the attributed cause of the state. Covering a comprehensive array of topics from the history of demonic possession to a present understanding of the phenomenology and intrapsychic dynamics of the possession state, the book also provides a depth of understanding with respect to the various forms of possession encountered throughout the world. Readers will also gain an understanding of the various cultural and psychological explanations for possession, including neuropsychological, hypnosis, and psychodynamic theories. It concludes with the examination of three cases of demonic possession and the presentation of diagnostic criteria to assist in differentiating possession from common forms of psychopathology.