The rationalization of miracles

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Parigi, Paolo 1973- (Author)
Corporate Author: Cambridge Books Online (Online service)
Resource Type: Electronic Resource
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2012.
Subjects:
Catholic Church > Doctrines.
Electronic books.
Canonization > History.
Miracles > History of doctrines.
Counter-Reformation.
Church history > 16th century.
Online Access:Available for University of the Philippines System via Cambridge Books Online. Click here to access
Table of Contents:
  • The Congregatio Sacrorum Rituum
  • The living saint
  • The acolytes
  • The devil's advocate and the doctor
  • Manufacturing true miracles.