Maria of the Oak: Society and the Problem of Divine Intervention

Maria of the Oak is a religious shrine located within an ancient grove of oaks in Germany. Thousands of religious pilgrims visit the site each year because of the “healing and helping power” of a legendary oak tree. This paper analyzes the content of written documents left by visitors and discusses...

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Main Author: Lee, Daniel B. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Oxford Univ. Press 2009
In: Sociology of religion
Year: 2009, Volume: 70, Issue: 3, Pages: 213-231
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