During ancient times, how were persons judged to decide whether they were...

This would have to be examined within a given system.

In Judaism for example, there are a set of checkpoints that can identify a given "prophet" as a heretic or a madman -- at a bare minimum, his teachings must match the law as revealed by God at Sinai.

I think the Catholic church also has a vetting system -- I believe they have a special office for examining purported miracles.

The question remains valid today -- as there are plenty of current "ecstatic" religions.
 
This would have to be examined within a given system.

In Judaism for example, there are a set of checkpoints that can identify a given "prophet" as a heretic or a madman -- at a bare minimum, his teachings must match the law as revealed by God at Sinai.

I think the Catholic church also has a vetting system -- I believe they have a special office for examining purported miracles.

The question remains valid today -- as there are plenty of current "ecstatic" religions.
 
This would have to be examined within a given system.

In Judaism for example, there are a set of checkpoints that can identify a given "prophet" as a heretic or a madman -- at a bare minimum, his teachings must match the law as revealed by God at Sinai.

I think the Catholic church also has a vetting system -- I believe they have a special office for examining purported miracles.

The question remains valid today -- as there are plenty of current "ecstatic" religions.
 
Probably same as now, if they are having their experience among peers, that experience is accepted as real. If they are having the "experience" among skeptics, than proof is sought and none will be found.
 
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