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Possessed Man in Girgashite Territory

Joshua N. Tilton & David N. Bivin 2023Apr19 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 1996Apr01 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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