Date of Award
5-1-1983
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Divinity (M.Div)
Department
Practical Theology
First Advisor
Charles Knippel
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
1 Corinthians 21:1; 1 Corinthians 7:5; 1 John 3:8; 1 John 4:6; 1 Kings 22:19-23; 2 Corinthians 11:14; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 2 Peter 2:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:9,10; Acts 5:3; Genesis 3:13; Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-7; John 13:2; John 8:44; Luke 4; Mark 1; Matthew 12:24; Matthew 12:26; Matthew 4; Revelation 12:3-9; Revelation 2:24; Revelation 2:9;
Abstract
The objective of this research paper is to understand the phenomena of demonic possession in the light of Scriptural teaching and Lutheran theology, in order to evaluate the place of exorcism in pastoral care. To achieve this objective, the following research is employed: (1)Lutheran involvement in the 1949 case in terms of pastoral care provided, (2) Scriptural references to Satan, demons, and demonic possession, (3) references to the same in significant Lutheran theological literature, (4) insights from other literature on demonic possession, and (5) evaluation of exorcism in the practice of pastoral care.
Recommended Citation
Sherouse, Paul, "Demonic Possession, Exorcism, and Pastoral Care" (1983). Master of Divinity Thesis. 22.
https://scholar.csl.edu/mdiv/22
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