CHAPTER II.--Casting out Devils--The case of Mary Magdalene--The

doctrine of demoniacal possession, a heathen dogma--Miracles of Jesus no proof of his Divine origin--Evidence from the New Testament that no miracles ever took place--Inconsistent conduct and abusive language of Jesus--The miracle at his baptism--Moses and Elijah talking with Jesus from the clouds--Folly of miracles and their injurious consequence.