5 Questions
What are some of the symbolic meanings linked with snakes in various societies?
Mortality & immortality, chaos & wisdom, sickness & health
When did the practice of handling snakes in worship begin?
1909
Which movement emerged in the early 1900s adopting a literalist interpretation of the Bible?
Fundamentalist movement
Where did the circuit preachers teach the healing powers of the laying on of hands and the miraculous power of the holy spirit?
Backwoods areas of the Appalachians
What happened to Georg Hensley in 1955?
He died from a snakebite
Test your knowledge of snake handling and the symbolic significance of snakes in various cultures with this quiz. From the connection between snakes and mythical dragons to their cosmic meanings, explore the fascinating world of snake symbolism and the practices of circuit preachers in the Appalachians.
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