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miracle: References & Edit History
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Additional Reading
Gustav Mensching, Das Wunder im Glauben und Aberglauben der Völker (1957), the best and most complete treatment of the subject; Robert M. Grant, Miracle and Natural Law in Graeco-Roman and Early Christian Thought (1952), a description of Hellenistic attitudes and beliefs. Benedicta Ward, Miracles and the Medieval Mind: Theory, Record, and Events, 1000–1215 (1982), a study of the attitudes toward reports of miracles by the church and by other institutions.
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article revised and romanization changed. | Jul 23, 2018 | ||
| Capitalized "First" in First Vatican Council. | Jul 23, 2018 | ||
| Modified title of Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Miracles. | Jun 15, 2017 | ||
| Added new Web site: The Skeptic's Dictionary - Miracle. | Nov 20, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Alpha to Omega - The Nature of Miracles. | Nov 20, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Miracles. | Nov 20, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Jewish Heritage Online Magazine - Miracle. | Nov 19, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Catholic Encyclopedia - New Advent - Miracle. | Nov 19, 2007 | ||
| Added new Web site: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Miracles. | Oct 30, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Sep 25, 2000 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 26, 1999 |
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