The Vatican prophecies : investigating supernatural signs, apparitions, and miracles in the modern age
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Author
Published
New York, New York : Viking, [2015].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780525426899, 0525426892
Physical Desc
275 pages ; 24 cm
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Published
New York, New York : Viking, [2015].
Language
English
ISBN
9780525426899, 0525426892
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how the Vatican investigates claims of miraculous events. Apocalyptic prophecies and miraculous apparitions are headline-grabbing events that often put the Catholic Church's concept of "rational faith" at odds with the passion of its more zealous followers. To some, these claims teeter on the edge of absurdity. Others see them as evidence of a private connection with God. For the Vatican, the issue is much more nuanced as each supposed miraculous event could have serious theological and political consequences. In response, the Vatican has developed a highly secretive and complex evaluation system to judge the authenticity of supernatural phenomena. Former journalist John Thavis uses his thirty years' experience covering the Vatican to shed light on this little-known process, revealing deep internal debates on the power of religious relics, private revelations, exorcisms, and more. Enlightening and accessible to Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the book illustrates the Church's struggle to balance the tension between traditional beliefs and contemporary skepticism." --,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Denville Library - Adult Nonfiction | 231.7 THA | Available |
Lincoln Park Library - Adult Nonfiction | 231.73 THAVIS | In-Transit |
Morris County Library - Adult Nonfiction | 231.73 THA | Available |
Randolph Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 231.73 THA | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thavis, J. (2015). The Vatican prophecies: investigating supernatural signs, apparitions, and miracles in the modern age . Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thavis, John. 2015. The Vatican Prophecies: Investigating Supernatural Signs, Apparitions, and Miracles in the Modern Age. Viking.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thavis, John. The Vatican Prophecies: Investigating Supernatural Signs, Apparitions, and Miracles in the Modern Age Viking, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thavis, John. The Vatican Prophecies: Investigating Supernatural Signs, Apparitions, and Miracles in the Modern Age Viking, 2015.
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