Testing prayer: science and healing

Introduction: the magisteria of science and religion -- From Toronto Blessing to global awakening: healing and the spread of Pentecostal-Charismatic networks -- Why are biomedical tests of prayer controversial? -- Are healing claims documented? -- How do sufferers perceive healing prayer? -- Can hea...

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Main Author: Brown, Candy Gunther 1971- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge, Mass. [u.a.] Harvard Univ. Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Reviews:Testing Prayer: Science and Healing (2013) (Mannheimer, Andrew)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Spirit healing / Pentecostal churches / Natural sciences
Further subjects:B Spiritual Healing Pentecostal churches
B Toronto blessing
B Toronto Blessing
B Spiritual healing Pentecostal churches
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Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:Introduction: the magisteria of science and religion -- From Toronto Blessing to global awakening: healing and the spread of Pentecostal-Charismatic networks -- Why are biomedical tests of prayer controversial? -- Are healing claims documented? -- How do sufferers perceive healing prayer? -- Can health outcomes of prayer be measured? -- Do healing experiences produce lasting effects? -- Conclusion: what science can show about prayer
Item Description:Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0674064674