What happened to the spiritual side of healing? Jesus healed epilepsy, blindness, deafness, muteness, mental illness, etc. often by casting out demons, evil spirits & unclean spirits. Has humanity traded faith for knowledge?

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Scripture Text & Textual Evidence
Matthew 17 Manuscript Evidence
This explains why Matthew 17:21 appears in some traditions and not others (Old Latin, Vulgate, early church fathers, and manuscript variations). https://biblehub.com/q/Evidence_for_Matthew_17_21_in_history.htm
A detailed look at which translations include or omit Matthew 17:21 and why. https://biblehub.com/q/Why_is_Matthew_17_21_missing_in_some_Bibles.htm

Non Canonical / Second Temple Sources (Context Only)
Testament of Solomon — complete text of this early Jewish work describing spirits and their effects (demons with functional roles): https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/tos/index.htm
Dead Sea Scrolls — 4Q510 (“Songs of the Sage”)
Overview of this Qumran text that contains prayers intended to protect families from spiritual affliction. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4Q510%E2%80%93511

Scholarly Works (Books & Commentary)
The Unseen Realm — Michael S. Heiser’s scholarly treatment of spiritual beings in biblical context.
(Book; no direct link — cite ISBN or purchase page)
Powers of Darkness — Clinton E. Arnold on spiritual forces in Paul’s letters.
(Book; used for analysis — no direct link but widely referenced academically)
Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts — Craig S. Keener’s two volume survey of healing ministry in Scripture and history.
(Book; academic resources available through Baker Academic)
Jesus According to Scripture — Darrell L. Bock’s analysis of Jesus’ ministry patterns.
(Book; academic resource)

Epigenetics & Generational Influence (Secular Studies)
“Epigenetic biomarkers of stress and trauma”
Study showing how trauma impacts gene expression across generations. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2822158
Trauma transmission and generational effects
Behavioral research on how stress and PTSD patterns appear across generations. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34049337/

Religion, Spirituality & Health Research (Secular)
Handbook of Religion and Health
Comprehensive review of research on how spiritual practices influence physical and psychological well being. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handbook_of_Religion_and_Health
(Note: This page links to the collective research summary and is sourced from academic discussion about the book and studies it surveys.)

General Background Links (for Context & Study)
Bible.org — Matthew 17 Study Overview
Helpful for understanding narrative of healing, disciples’ failure, and prayer/faith dynamics in Matthew 17. https://bible.org/seriespage/matthew-17