St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy.
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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D001633:Bible; D002835:Christianity / Q000266:history*; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000266:history*; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D012068:Religion and Medicine