Miracles: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Supernatural Events from Antiquity to the Present

Awards:   Winner of 2017 Outstanding Reference Source 2017 Winner of 2017 Outstanding Reference Source 2017 (United States) Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Religion and Philosophy 2017 (United States) Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Religion and Philosophy 2017 Winner of Outstanding Academic Title, 2016 2017 Winner of Outstanding Academic Title, 2016 2017 (United States)
Author:   Patrick J. Hayes
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781610695985


Pages:   520
Publication Date:   11 January 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Miracles: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Supernatural Events from Antiquity to the Present


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Awards

  • Winner of 2017 Outstanding Reference Source 2017
  • Winner of 2017 Outstanding Reference Source 2017 (United States)
  • Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Religion and Philosophy 2017 (United States)
  • Winner of Best Reference Titles of 2016, Religion and Philosophy 2017
  • Winner of Outstanding Academic Title, 2016 2017
  • Winner of Outstanding Academic Title, 2016 2017 (United States)

Overview

"Miracles give hope to the hopeless and exemplify the intersection of the divine and the mundane. They have shaped world history and continue to influence us through their presence in films, television, novels, and popular culture. This encyclopedia provides a unique resource on the philosophical, historical, religious, and cross-cultural conceptions of miracles that cut across denominational lines. Multidisciplinary in approach, this informative yet entertaining encyclopedia covers major aspects of miraculous phenomena through more than 150 alphabetically arranged entries that document how humanity's belief in religious miracles over multiple places, periods, and faiths have affected society—even changed the course of history. Written for high school students and general readers, the coverage enables readers to learn about different civilizations and cultures, the controversies surrounding different beliefs, and the often uncomfortable engagement of religion with science. This single-volume book provides a one-stop ready-reference that addresses a broad variety of subject matter on miraculous phenomena and guides further investigations into the subject. Helpful illustrations and lucid explanations of the ancillary concepts associated with miraculous phenomena make learning about this topic more engaging. Readers will be able to link the doctrinal concepts, such as ""grace"" or ""prayer,"" with the descriptions of miraculous events, especially those associated with saints or holy objects. The examination of the controversial aspects of different belief systems along with the book's balanced coverage of the interpretation of miracles will encourage students to weigh different explanations, thus fostering the development of their critical thinking skills."

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Author:   Patrick J. Hayes
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.879kg
ISBN:  

9781610695985


ISBN 10:   1610695984
Pages:   520
Publication Date:   11 January 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Alphabetical List of Entries Guide to Related Topics Introduction Timeline A–Z Entries Bibliography About the Editor and Contributors Index

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[A] key resource for understanding particular individuals, locales, and interpretations associated with miraculous occurrences. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All academic levels; general readers; professionals/practitioners. - Choice An illuminating survey course in world miracles. - Library Journal [I]t has been over a century since a reference work devoted to miracles has been published. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. - Booklist


[I]t has been over a century since a reference work devoted to miracles has been published. Recommended for academic and large public libraries. - Booklist


Author Information

Patrick J. Hayes, PhD, is the archivist for the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province and editor of the online journal, Redemptorist North American History Bulletin.

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