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The People Who Take Up Serpents

Members of a branch of the Holiness churches who base their religious beliefs and practices on Bible verses, especially Mark 16:18. The members handle serpents, hold fire to their bodies, speak in tongues, lay hands on the sick and cast out devils. Includes interviews with believers as they discuss their faith which has brought them in conflict with the law.

English
  • Originally Aired February 5, 1974
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network PBS
  • Notes Is a season finale
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