St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy.
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- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- other
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
- Vol. 50 (6) , 659-664
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.50.6.659
Abstract
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.Keywords
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