Besete of siek? n Pastoraal - sielkundige perspektief op Satanisme

Taking a pastoral perspective as point of departure, the results concerning the relationship between Satanism and Psychology are examined in this article. Furthermore, the biblical connotation of possession by demons and the way in which biblical information should be interpreted are studied by...

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Main Author: P. J. Rossouw
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 1992-06-01
Series:In die Skriflig
Online Access:https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/1426
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spelling doaj-1d1b950b719c476cbee3e59d556664eb2020-11-24T21:08:06ZafrAOSISIn die Skriflig1018-64412305-08531992-06-0126340941810.4102/ids.v26i3.14261307Besete of siek? n Pastoraal - sielkundige perspektief op SatanismeP. J. RossouwTaking a pastoral perspective as point of departure, the results concerning the relationship between Satanism and Psychology are examined in this article. Furthermore, the biblical connotation of possession by demons and the way in which biblical information should be interpreted are studied by discussing three possible hermeneutic models. The relationship between psychiatric disorders and occult phenomena is pointed out and a strategic approach is suggested. Whereas the diagnosis of occult possession remains problematic, the diagnostic criteria for possession by demons are also considered. Finally, the dangers of diagnosing possession by demons are outlined and guidelines are given for a meaningful handling of possible possession.https://indieskriflig.org.za/index.php/skriflig/article/view/1426
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title Besete of siek? n Pastoraal - sielkundige perspektief op Satanisme
title_short Besete of siek? n Pastoraal - sielkundige perspektief op Satanisme
title_full Besete of siek? n Pastoraal - sielkundige perspektief op Satanisme
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description Taking a pastoral perspective as point of departure, the results concerning the relationship between Satanism and Psychology are examined in this article. Furthermore, the biblical connotation of possession by demons and the way in which biblical information should be interpreted are studied by discussing three possible hermeneutic models. The relationship between psychiatric disorders and occult phenomena is pointed out and a strategic approach is suggested. Whereas the diagnosis of occult possession remains problematic, the diagnostic criteria for possession by demons are also considered. Finally, the dangers of diagnosing possession by demons are outlined and guidelines are given for a meaningful handling of possible possession.
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