deDrVZfvDbMJournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry 1987;50:659-664
Occasional historical review
St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
D LANDSBOROUGH
Formerly of Chang-hua Christian Hospital, Taiwan
SUMMARY Evidence is offered to suggest a neurological origin for Paul's ecstatic visions. Paul's
physical state at the time of his conversion is discussed and related to these ecstatic experiences. It
is postulated that both were manifestations of temporal lobe epilepsy.
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St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
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Re: St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
An alright theory as far as that goes, but how does something like this ever get anywhere beyond the "yeah, maybe" point? There is no way to substantiate the claims except via a second-hand review of purported symptoms.
Also, we are assuming St. Paul existed.
Also, we are assuming St. Paul existed.
Re: St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
Maybe when God talks to you it causes a seizure because it's so intense.
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Re: St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
True. But even as a "maybe" it is a welcome extra fruit in the bowl. Only assumed and unexplained miracles wear off.Ibrahim wrote:An alright theory as far as that goes, but how does something like this ever get anywhere beyond the "yeah, maybe" point? There is no way to substantiate the claims except via a second-hand review of purported symptoms.
No big deal.Also, we are assuming St. Paul existed.
Deep down I'm very superficial
Re: St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy
You should have a column in First Things.Enki wrote:Maybe when God talks to you it causes a seizure because it's so intense.
I've read speculation that Saint Francis of Assisi, Joan of Arc and even the Prophet Muhammad had epilepsy.
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