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I was reading this and was wondering about if there are any traditional non- scriptural references to this story. Appocryphal or otherwise? Just want some more details. Also I was curious what the rituals of the Jewish exorcists would be like in the first century. If this fits better elsewhere feel free to move it, I was not quite sure where to post it.
 

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silentpoet said:
I was reading this and was wondering about if there are any traditional non- scriptural references to this story. Appocryphal or otherwise? Just want some more details. Also I was curious what the rituals of the Jewish exorcists would be like in the first century. If this fits better elsewhere feel free to move it, I was not quite sure where to post it.

Greetings Silentpoet,

Go to www.esword.com and download a free Bible program with all sorts of commentaries with it and lots of other great stuff that will help you to study the Bible for all its worth.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie
 
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I have deluxe bible collection software, but I was looking more for stuff like say Josephus or other historical backgrounds to this particular story. Speaking of Josephus, what is the best edition of his works to get?. Amazon has a couple different ones called complete. I might even see if my local Christian book store has any if I get time tommorow.
 
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