What does it mean to be possessed by a spirit or demon? Some phenomenological insights from neuro-anthropological research

The visible growth in possession and exorcism in Southern Africa can, amongst others, be attributed to the general impression in Christianity that, since Jesus was a successful exorcist, his followers should follow his example. Historical Jesus research generally endorses a view of Jesus as exorcist...

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Main Author: Pieter F. Craffert
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2015-07-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
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Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/2891