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"Jesus turned water into wine, Mohammad split the moon into two, and Buddha walked and spoke immediately upon birth. According to recent statistics, even in the present age of advanced science and technology, most people believe in miracles. In fact, newspapers and television regularly report alleged miracles, such as recoveries from incurable diseases, extremely unlikely coincidences, and religious signs and messages on unexpected objects. In this book the award-winning author and philosopher Yujin Nagasawa addresses some of our most fundamental questions concerning miracles. What exactly is a miracle? What types of miracles are believed in the world's great religions? What do recent scientific findings tell us about miracles? Can we rationally believe that miracles have really taken place? Can there be acts that are more religiously significant than miracles? Drawing on a vast variety of fascinating examples from across the major religions, Nagasawa discusses the lively debate on miracles that ranges from reported miracles in ancient scriptures in the East and West to cutting-edge scientific research on belief formation."--Publisher information.

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"Signs of God reveals why discussion of the nature of miracles is of central rather than marginal importance where belief in God is concerned. Miracles cannot be shunted to one side as an embarrassing hangover from a 'pre-scientific age'. Miracles have played an important role in the history of all the major world religions, and many religious believers claim that they continue to do so. Yet they have also been criticized from a philosophical viewpoint as incompatible with a belief in laws of nature, and those who seek to have their religious beliefs properly attuned to the modern world often prefer to do without them. This accessible book examines the nature of miracles both in philosophical and historical terms, and concludes that, whether or not miracles happen, it is difficult to see how religious belief could survive without them."--Provided by publisher.

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Ordinary people of antiquity interacted with the supernatural through a mosaic of beliefs and rituals. Exploring everyday life from 200 BCE to the end of the first century CE, Robert Knapp shows that Jews and polytheists lived with the gods in very similar ways. Traditional interactions provided stability even in times of crisis, while changing a relationship risked catastrophe for the individual, his family, and his community. However, people in both traditions did at times leave behind their long-honored rites to try something new. The Dawn of Christianity reveals why some people in Judea and then in the Roman and Greek worlds embraced a new approach to the forces and powers in their daily lives. Knapp traces the emergence of Christianity from its stirrings in the eastern Mediterranean, where Jewish monotheism coexisted with polytheism and prayer mixed with magic. In a time receptive to prophetic messages and supernatural interventions, Jesus of Nazareth convinced people to change their beliefs by showing, through miracles, his direct connection to god-like power. The miracle of the Resurrection solidified Jesus's supernatural credentials. After his death, followers continued to use miracles and magic to spread Jesus's message of reward for the righteous in this life and immortality in the next. Many Jews and polytheists strongly opposed the budding movement but despite major setbacks Christianity proved resilient and adaptable. It survived long enough to be saved by a second miracle, the conversion of Emperor Constantine. Hand in hand with empire, Christianity began its long march through history.--

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Tout le monde a déjà entendu parler des rebouteux, des saints guérisseurs et des eaux miraculeuses. Certains osent affirmer avoir été guéris, d'autres doutent ou ne croient pas. Mais quel crédit apporter à ces phénomènes? Les miracles existent-ils? Philippe Carrozza a rencontré une vingtaine d'entre eux. Ils lui parlent de leurs dons? qui soulagent les brûlures, font baisser la fièvre, arrêtent les hémorragies, guérissent les entorses? Certains ont accepté de dévoiler leur identité, alors que d'autres préfèrent rester dans l'anonymat. Le sujet reste tabou, car empreint de mysticisme. L'auteur a également enquêté dans les hauts lieux de dévotion dédiés à la Vierge et aux saints. Qui sont ces pèlerins qui marchent pour obtenir une grâce ou simplement pour dire merci? Quelle est la place de la prière? Tous les saints sont-ils efficaces? Et ces eaux ditesmiraculeuses ?, Vérité ou superstition? Enfin, comment les prêtres exorcistes exercent-ils leur ministère de délivrance? Faut-il croire aux fantômes, aux esprits et au Diable? Comment font ces prêtres et radiesthésistes pour libérer les âmes qui errent sur terre? Ces personnages étonnants, témoins inédits, apportent leurs réponses dans cet ouvrage aussi surprenant que passionnant.

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De Stille Omgang is een goed bewaard Amsterdams geheim. Het is een religieus ritueel dat al eeuwenlang eenmaal per jaar door de binnenstad van Amsterdam trekt. Velen hebben ervan gehoord, en wie het massale ritueel daadwerkelijk heeft meegemaakt of is tegengekomen raakt erdoor gefascineerd. De tocht vindt plaats ter herdenking en verering van een mirakel dat in 1345 in de Kalverstraat zou hebben plaatsgevonden. Ter nagedachtenis hieraan bouwden de stedelingen een fraaie kapel, de Heilige Stede. De toen nog jonge stad Amsterdam ontwikkelde zich daardoor tot een bedevaartsoord waar pelgrims uit heel Europa op afkwamen. Deze 'biografie' van een intrigerende devotie - de Mirakelcultus - vertelt over de langdurige interactie tussen heiligdom, pelgrims, stad, natie, en de twisten die daarmee gepaard gingen. De katholieken kwamen daar uiteindelijk triomferend uit naar voren. Ze creëerden een 'nationale' omgang, waarmee ze hun herwonnen positie markeerden. 'Het Mirakel van Amsterdam' geeft een nieuwe kijk op een omstreden, maar fascinerend onderdeel van de Amsterdamse en Nederlandse cultuur- en religiegeschiedenis.

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