Transcendent Experiences Among Pilgrims to Lourdes: A Qualitative Investigation

Millions of pilgrims visit Lourdes each year, often seeking revitalisation rather than miraculous cures. We sought to understand the phenomenon of transcendent experiences. We spoke with 67 pilgrims including assisted pilgrims, young volunteers and medical staff. About two in five reported a transce...

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Authors: Rahtz, Emmylou (Author) ; Warber, Sara L. (Author) ; Goldingay, Sarah (Author) ; Dieppe, Paul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2021
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2021, Volume: 60, Issue: 6, Pages: 3788-3806
Further subjects:B Therapeutic landscapes
B Well-being
B Pilgrimage
B Transcendent experience
B Lourdes
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)

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