“And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?” (Mark 8:29)
It is not unusual to see an insane man at the divan of a high government official or nobleman, or even a holy man. On such occasions many easterners amuse themselves by teasing or torturing an insane man. The lunatic is made to sing, curse and say many things to entertain the guests. At times they are angered by young men who torture them.
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Author: George M. Lamsa
Keywords: Torment us, Demons, Evil spirit, Mental illness, Demonology, Wicked spirits
Bible reference(s): Mark 8:29
Source: Gospel Light (San Francisco: Harper & Row), pp. 63-64.
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