Wondrous events

Wondrous Events: Foundations of Religious Belief explores the connection between extraordinary experiences and the formation of religious beliefs.

James McClenon examines various accounts of anomalous events, such as apparitions, near-death experiences, and psychic phenomena, to understand how they shape individuals' perceptions of reality and the supernatural.

The book analyzes the role of these experiences in the development of shamanic ideologies, life after death, and magical abilities.

McClenon investigates how personal encounters with the unusual can lead to the construction of religious and spiritual frameworks.

By exploring the sociological and psychological dimensions of these phenomena, Wondrous Events provides insight into the origins and evolution of religious thought and practice.