Jesus, the Galilean Exorcist: His Exorcisms in Social and Political Context (Library of New Testament Studies | LNTS)
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Overview
Amanda Witmer draws on research from the areas of sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and biblical studies to illuminate the significance of exorcism throughout Jesus’ career and the broader social implications of spirit possession in those he treated and the exorcisms themselves.
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Key Features
- Provides fresh perspectives on the historical Jesus
- Explores the social implications of spirit possessions
- Illuminates the significance of exorcism throughout Jesus’ career
Contents
- Spirit Possession and Exorcism in the Ancient World
- The Socio-Political Context—Galilee in 30 CE
- Jesus the Exorcist: The Indirect Evidence
- Jesus the Exorcist: The Direct Evidence
- Reconstructing Jesus, the Jewish Galilean Exorcist
About Amanda Witmer
Amanda Witmer is a part-time instructor with the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario.