Test of Faith Paul Hampton beautifully illustrated by artist Julia

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Test of Faith Paul Hampton beautifully illustrated by artist JuliaPentecostal serpent handlers, also known as Signs Followers, hold a literal interpretation of a verse in the New Testament's Gospel of Mark which states that, among other abilities, true believers shall be able to "take up serpents." For more than a century members of this uniquely Appalachian religious tradition have handled venomous snakes during their worship services, risking death as evidence of their unwavering faith. Despite scores of deaths