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Demons and Exorcisms through Art

Explore the complex world of demons and exorcisms as depicted through art and scripture in Luke 11:14-35. This insightful examination covers the nature of demons as spiritual beings, their perceived roles in human experience, and their impact on mental and physical health. Delve into the major exorcisms recorded in the Synoptic Gospels, focusing on the Beelzebul controversy and the healing miracles of Jesus. Discover how these narratives emphasize the arrival of the Kingdom of God and the divine authority manifested through miraculous works.

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Demons and Exorcisms through Art

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    1. Demons and Exorcisms through Art Luke 11:14–14:35 By Sarah Berg

    2. What are demons? Spiritual beings usually thought to be somehow between humans and God Thought to be good or evil Thought to cause mental problems, natural disasters and physical illness

    3. Major Exorcisms in Synoptic Gospels

    4. Major Exorcisms in Synoptic Gospels

    5. The Beelzebul Controversy Luke 11:14-23 “…when the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke” (Luke 11:14b) focuses on the exit of the demon

    6. What is Different? Appears Jesus is TOUCHING the man Relates more to Matthew: “and he healed him” (Matt 12:22b)

    7. All put together... Shows the whole sequence Repeats Luke’s message: kingdom of God is upon them now “finger of God”

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