The rationalization of miracles
During the Counter-Reformation in southern Europe, Catholic Church officials developed rules to legitimize miracles performed by candidates to sainthood. The Rationalization of Miracles uncovers a tacit understanding between central religious officials and local religious activists. Each group had a...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2012
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Collection: | Cambridge Books Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- The Congregatio Sacrorum Rituum
- The living saint
- The acolytes
- The devil's advocate and the doctor
- Manufacturing true miracles