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Abstract
The English term “exorcism” comes from the Latin
exorcismus
, and from Greek
exorkizo
— which means “to adjure or charge under oath.” Exorcism in the New Testament is the driving out of demons or evil spirits from a possessed person by commanding them in the Name of Jesus Christ. Other religions and cultures also use exorcism but largely as magical or superstitious means.
Title: Exorcism
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Abstract
The English term “exorcism” comes from the Latin
exorcismus
, and from Greek
exorkizo
— which means “to adjure or charge under oath.
” Exorcism in the New Testament is the driving out of demons or evil spirits from a possessed person by commanding them in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Other religions and cultures also use exorcism but largely as magical or superstitious means.
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