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Possessed Man in Girgashite Territory

Joshua N. Tilton & David N. Bivin 19Apr2023 LOY Commentary Leave a Comment

Holiness and purity play a hidden role in the story commonly known as the Gerasene Demoniac.

AcademicAdvanced ReadingBiblical GeographyDavid BivinDemons and ExorcismExposition of ScriptureFlora and FaunaGergesene DemoniacHebrew ReconstructionHelen TwenaJanet FrankovicLauren S. AsperschlagerLife of JesusLOY CommentaryLuke 8:26-39Magical ArtsMark 5:1-20Matt. 8:28-9:1RedemptionRitual PuritySea of GalileeTransmission of the Life of JesusTriple Tradition pericopae

Gergesa, Gerasa, or Gadara? Where Did Jesus’ Miracle Occur?

Ze'ev Safrai 01Apr1996 Articles

Christian tradition, at least since the fourth century, has identified Kursi-Gergesa with the miracle of the swine. But can this tradition be trusted? An Israeli geographer-historian gives us his answer.

Audio JPBiblical GeographyDemons and ExorcismGalileeGary AsperschlagerGergesene DemoniacJanet FrankovicJP #51Luke 8:26-39Mark 5:1-20Matt. 8:28-9:1Ze'ev Safrai

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  1. hebrewdaylight on Matthew 5:17: “Destroy” the Law14Nov2025

    Shalom David, Revisiting this article once again because of a comment I just heard on Matthew 5:19. David Wilber in…

  2. hebrewdaylight on The Good Samaritan10Nov2025

    What is the connection, if any, between Jesus’ parable here and the kindness shown in 2 Chronicles 28?

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    Thank you, that makes sense.

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