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Where did the Legion of demons go after the pigs died in the water?

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The first step to answer this question is to try and establish what demon possession actually entailed. The short answer is that people of Jesus’ day understood demons to be the cause of otherwise unexplainable ailments (a belief they had inherited from other cultures).  For a more detailed analysis, please see the answer to this […]

Why do OT and NT teachings on demons appear to differ?

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See also What is the difference between “unclean spirit” and “demon”? Why does OT and NT teaching on demons appear to differ? It is undeniable that there is a difference between the way the Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) describe illness and disability: Exodus 4:11 Then the Lord said to [Moses], “Who has […]