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Although the Synoptic Gospels treat exorcism as a significant aspect of Jesus’ ministry, other parts of the New Testament (e.g., John and Paul) say little to nothing about exorcism. Which is more reflective of early Christian belief and practice? The answer to that question has relevance both for biblical scholars and for the contemporary church. Graham Twelftree explores this debated issue by...

outline.48 For that outline the following points are pertinent for what the followers of Jesus would have known about him as an exorcist: a. Not only does the conducting of miracles appear to dominate the activity of the historical Jesus;49 the exorcisms in particular loom large as one of the most obvious and important aspects of his ministry (cf., e.g., Matt. 12:28 ‖ Luke 11:20).50 We know of no other healer in antiquity for whom this was true. b. Exorcisms conducted by Jesus are portrayed as what
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