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Where did this occur?
Matthew: In “the country of the Gergesenes” ([viii, 28]).
Mark and Luke: In “the country of the Gadarenes” ([Mark v, 1]; [Luke viii, 26]).
It is generally conceded by orthodox critics that it occurred neither in the country of the Gergesenes nor in the country of the Gadarenes, but in the country of the Gerasenes. It could not have occurred in the country of the Gadarenes because it is said to have occurred on the sea shore and Gadara was situated several miles from the sea.
Voltaire says the story is disproved by the fact that the event is alleged to have taken place in a country where no swine were kept.