The Rationalization of Miracles

by Paolo Parigi

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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 vested interest in declaring miracles: Catholic Church leaders sought legitimacy in the wake of the crisis of faith created by the Protestant Schism and...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1107663059

ISBN13:9781107663053

Release Date:June 2014

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:214 Pages

Weight:0.64 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences

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