Miracles and demonic possession
Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger Yesterday I wrote about the end of miracles. But what about demonic possession? Did that ever really exist? Prof. H.C. Erik Midelfort of the University of ...
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When did miracles end?
Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger The fight between Protestants and Catholics helps explain what is at stake in the belief in miracles. But the controversy was not simply about Catholics ...
What are miracles for?
Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger This summer, Pope Francis II gave the go-ahead for the recognition of former Pope John Paul II to become a saint. The trigger was the second “verified” miracle ...
So, what is a miracle, anyway?
Prof. Scott K. Taylor, guest blogger My article on historians and miracles never addresses this question, but it is fundamental in a discussion of whether miracles could ever take place. And ...
A prison drama defies convention
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
When art takes a stand
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
Televison’s progressive twist
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
Hollywood has a weight problem
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
A different kind of pioneer
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “The Rebirth of Viewing Pleasure.” Prof. Jill Dolan, guest ...
Change versus stasis
Each week, Symposium’s blog highlights comments about the week’s featured article. This week’s piece is “Why Write the History of Capitalism?“ Prof. Louis Hyman, guest ...