Jesus, the Galilean Exorcist: His Exorcisms in Social and Political Context

by Amanda Witmer

Book Overview

Amanda Witmer presents an investigation of exorcism in the activities of the historical Jesus, particularly the connection between spirit possession and exorcism on the one hand and the socio-political context of first-century Galilee on the other. Witmer draws on research from the areas of sociology, anthropology, archaeology and biblical studies to illuminate this aspect of Jesus' career, as well as the broader social implications of spirit possession...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567275450
• ISBN13: 9780567275455
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"