The Rationalization of Miracles How the Catholic Church Created Modern Sainthood |
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Author:
| Parigi, Paolo |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-01368-1 |
Publication Date: | May 2012 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $143.95 |
Book Description:
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During the Counter-Reformation in southern Europe, Catholic Church officials legitimized miracles performed by candidates to sainthood. The Rationalization of Miracles uncovers a tacit understanding between central religious officials and local religious activists, from which the institutional field of modern sainthood emerged.
During the Counter-Reformation in southern Europe, Catholic Church officials legitimized miracles performed by candidates to sainthood. The Rationalization of Miracles uncovers a tacit understanding between central religious officials and local religious activists, from which the institutional field of modern sainthood emerged.