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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.

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

[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*

Miracles seems to be unique, in that it is an encyclopedia dedicated just to miracles. I would recommend Miracles: An Encyclopedia of People, Places, and Supernatural Events from Antiquity to the Present for the reference section of academic, school, and public libraries.
*Reference Reviews*