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1. 1. Spectacular Miracles

   Transforming Images in Italy from the Renaissance to the Present

   

   Set against the backdrop of medieval Europe, this compelling narrative delves into the intricate tapestry of religious beliefs and practices surrounding miracles. Through a rich exploration of historical accounts and theological debates, the book examines how miracles were perceived, documented, and utilized by both the clergy and laypeople. It highlights the cultural and social dynamics that shaped the understanding of divine intervention, offering insights into the complex relationship between faith, power, and the miraculous in a time when the supernatural was an integral part of everyday life.

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2. 2. Mysticism And Magic In Turkey

   

   A concise survey of Turkey’s living religious culture that combines historical background and ethnographic fieldwork to examine Sufism, saint veneration, folk healers, charms and the evil eye, popular rites, and other forms of “magic” alongside mainstream Islamic practice; it traces how beliefs and rituals function in everyday life, how they vary regionally and by gender, and how they have adapted under social change, offering case studies to show the interactions between official religion, local custom, and modernity.

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