Possession and Exorcism in the New Testament and Early Christianity (Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe)
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (666 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3161478517 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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in Classics from the University of Washington; 1991 M.Div. About the Author Eric Sorensen, Born 1961; 1984 B.A. in English and Classics from Pacific Lutheran University; 1987 M.A. . in Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard Divinity School (Cambridge, MA); 2001 Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Chicago Divinity School
Early Greece-the Gods, the Greek Daimon, avenging spirits, the Erinyes, possession & prophetic inspiration, illness, madness, binding the possessed, medicine & possession, cultic healing. Reference index. Author Index. Contents include: the ancient Near east-affliction & conjuration in ancient Mesopotamia, pollution & purification in Zoroastrianism. The New Testament-Demons, the significance, terminology & authority of exorcism, Deity & divine possession. Bibliography. Ancient Israel & Early Judaism-possession & exorcism in the Hebrew Bible & Septuagint, Pseudepigrapha, Dead Sea Scrolls. Early Christianity-transferal of cult, magic & exorcism, wisdom, visual rhetoric, possession & ethics, heresy, exorcism & initiation, charismatic exorcism. Subject Index.. The author studies the origins & early development of exorcism in C
"Important consideration of the demonic in NT times" according to P. Nagy. The present study argues for the adaptation of exorcism in early Christian mission to the cultural sensibilities of the non-Christian Greeks and Romans. The subject arises when noting that exorcism was an unconventional activity in Greco-Roman society during Christianity's early centuries. Despite this, by the middle of the third century of the Common Era, as we learn from a letter of Cornelius, Bishop of Rome, to Fabius, Bishop of Antioch, the church of Rome had "fifty-two exorcists, readers and doorkeepers" on its roster of 15Important consideration of the demonic in NT times P. Nagy The present study argues for the adaptation of exorcism in early Christian mission to the cultural sensibilities of the non-Christian Greeks and Romans. The subject arises when noting that exorcism was an unconventional activity in Greco-Roman society during Christianity's early centuries. Despite this, by the middle of the third century of the Common Era, as we learn from a letter of Cornelius, Bishop of Rome, to Fabius, Bishop of Antioch, the church of Rome had "fifty-two exorcists, readers and doorkeepers" on its roster of 154 clergy. This letter raises the . clergy. This letter raises the . Alex Brant said Excellent Work. Sorensen's book is a vivid journey from the early religions, like Zoroastrianism, through the Old Testament Christianity and Judaisim. His ability to pedagogically link the religions via possession, exorcism, and sprituality will make you question any preconceived notion about the role of prophets like Jesus Christ. According to Sorensen, Jesus Christ's popularity derived not from his ability to transform water to wine but rather perform spiritual exorcisms that people of the day viewed as a more powerful symbol of divinity. Overall, Sorensen's functional appro
in English and Classics from Pacific Lutheran University; 1987 M.A. Eric Sorensen, Born 1961; 1984 B.A. in Classics from the University of Washington; 1991 M.Div. in Scripture and Interpretation from Harvard Divinity School (Cambridge, MA); 2001 Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Chicago Divinity School.