Demonic Possession in the New Testament: Its Relations Historical, Medical, and Theological - Primary Source Edition

Originally published in 1902, this scholarly work by William Menzies Alexander represents a significant turn-of-the-century effort to reconcile theological tradition with the emerging medical and psychological sciences of the era. The text systematically examines references to demonic possession within the New Testament, attempting to categorize these accounts through the lens of nineteenth-century clinical observations, particularly those concerning epilepsy and various neuroses.

The Primary Source Edition cited is a modern reprint, produced to make archival texts accessible to contemporary researchers and historians. As with many publications in this category, the focus is on maintaining the integrity of the original author's voice while utilizing digital archival techniques to preserve the text for scholars interested in the intersection of Victorian-era theology and early psychiatric discourse.