Ritual Healing and the Belief in Miracles - A look at the belief in miracle healing in Ancient and Medieval times and the role it played in society. Modern Western medicine has become very effective at healing injury and curing illness, but its history of effectiveness is very recent. Previously, those with chronic conditions had little alternative than hope of miracles (and magic). We’ll look at the long history of ritual healing in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, its importance in past society, and its legacies today.
miracle,miracles,miracles of jesus,spiritual healing,religious healing,christian healing,historical jesus,life of brian,lecture,early christianity,alternative healing,miracle healing,christianity,religious studies,miracles in christianity,
Ritual Healing and the Belief in Miracles - A look at the belief in miracle healing in Ancient and Medieval times and the role it played in society. Modern Western medicine has become very effective at healing injury and curing illness, but its history of effectiveness is very recent. Previously, those with chronic conditions had little alternative than hope of miracles (and magic). We’ll look at the long history of ritual healing in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, its importance in past society, and its legacies today.
0 Comments