The miracles in the Gospel of Mark largely had to do with the healing of unclean spirits within people and to this I attribute Marks portrayal of the mercy of Jesus as the Son of God. Many times in the miracle stories in Mark Jesus is proclaimed the Son of God by the demons. It… Continue reading →
In this section of Mark (1:21-3:6) Jesus performs several miracles. The first of these is an exorcism. When I consulted the notes in the New Testament I found that in Mark the unclean spirits immediately recognize Jesus and that there is struggle when the exorcism is performed. This can be related to the political struggle… Continue reading →
There is a simple formula in order to be healed in the Asclepius cult. First, the person seeking to be healed must first go to the temple in Epidaurus earnestly looking to be healed. Once there, one is visited by Asclepius in a dream or vision. During this time, the requirements for the healing are… Continue reading →
