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The Rationalization of Miracles

How the Catholic Church Created Modern Sainthood

The Rationalization of Miracles( )
Author: Parigi, Paolo
ISBN:978-1-107-01368-1
Publication Date:May 2012
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $102.00
Book Description:

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.

Book Details
Pages:212
Detailed Subjects: Religion / Christianity / Catholic
Religion / Christianity / Saints & Sainthood
Religion / General
History / Europe / General
Religion / Christian Church / History
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.123 x 9.165 x 0.624 Inches
Book Weight:0.902 Pounds



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