St Paul and temporal lobe epilepsy.
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چکیده
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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 51 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987