The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Sermons, Reference, General Reference
| Author: | J Gordon Melton | ISBN: | 9781578592593 |
| Publisher: | Visible Ink Press | Publication: | September 1, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Visible Ink Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | J Gordon Melton |
| ISBN: | 9781578592593 |
| Publisher: | Visible Ink Press |
| Publication: | September 1, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Visible Ink Press |
| Language: | English |
From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs. Each entry features a balanced presentation and includes a description of the phenomenon, the religious claims surrounding the occurrence, and a scientific response. Touring the world and history, this comprehensive reference includes entries on angels, comets, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as Jesus, Mohammad, and Lao Tzu.
From sacred mountains and places of pilgrimage to visions and out-of-body travel, this reference explores unusual and unexplained physical events, apparitions, and other phenomena rooted in religious beliefs. Each entry features a balanced presentation and includes a description of the phenomenon, the religious claims surrounding the occurrence, and a scientific response. Touring the world and history, this comprehensive reference includes entries on angels, comets, Marian apparitions, and religious figures such as Jesus, Mohammad, and Lao Tzu.
