Re “Country of the Gerasenes” (aka Gadarenes in Matthew’s account).
Historical Significance
Cultural Background:
The area was predominantly Gentile, with a culture more aligned with Greek traditions than Semitic ones, which explains the presence of pigs in the biblical narrative.
Re “Country of the Gerasenes” (aka Gadarenes in Matthew’s account).
Historical Significance
Cultural Background:
The area was predominantly Gentile, with a culture more aligned with Greek traditions than Semitic ones, which explains the presence of pigs in the biblical narrative.
Yes, that is probably true. But, Fr. Rumble and Carty said the pigs were owned by Jewish farmers, so I’ll defer to them.