Sunday, April 8, 2012

This image is a detail of "The Crucifixion" by Matthias Grunewald, 1515, (one panel of the Isenheim Alterpiece)

I think it is appropriate for Easter to post a link to this very interesting article in Wired Magazine about Jerusalem Syndrome, a psychological disorder that is triggered by a visit to Jerusalem. People who succumb to Jerusalem Syndrome experience intense religious feelings and, as detailed in the Wired article, sometimes start to believe they are the second coming of Jesus Christ. Imagine the postcards they send home! Check out the article here:

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/ff_jerusalemsyndrome/all/1

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