Publisher's Synopsis
Demonic Possession in the New Testament is a scholarly work written by William Menzies Alexander that explores the concept of demonic possession in the Bible. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of the New Testament, examining the beliefs and practices surrounding demonology in the ancient world. Alexander provides a thorough analysis of the various passages in the New Testament that describe demonic possession, including the stories of Jesus casting out demons and the accounts of Paul's encounters with evil spirits. He also explores the theological implications of demonic possession and its relevance to modern Christian beliefs. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in understanding the role of demons in the New Testament.1902. This book contains the historical, medical and theological aspects of demonic possession found in the New Testament. Contents: introductory; historic demonology; medical aspects of demonic possession; existence of genuine demonic possession; Beelzebub controversy; difficulties of the Gerasene affair; alleged continuance of genuine demonic possession; and several appendices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
