In:
Harvard Theological Review, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 84, No. 4 ( 1991-10), p. 353-372
Abstract:
“Spirit” in antiquity was seen as the uncontrollable, dynamic, and numinous presence of divine power. It had no relation to rationality, nor were human beings masters of this spirit. On the contrary, it was thoroughly irrational and entirely the agent of the gods. When the spirit was present in human beings, its manifestations were poetry, prophecy, visions, ecstasy, and speaking in tongues.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0017-8160
,
1475-4517
DOI:
10.1017/S0017816000017910
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
1991
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2051494-3
SSG:
1
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