The Natural History of a Neapolitan Miracle - The Secret of San Gennaro’s Blood

This book examines the Naples' patron saint, Gennaro, the history of his blood relic and the mystery of its periodical liquefaction.

List of contents

1. Living Blood
2. How to Construct a Miracle
3. San Gennaro: Assassin or Evil Spirit?
4. Discipline and Punish
5. The Invention of Time
6. Neapolitan Caprice
7. It's Not Blood
8. The Ghosts Are Back

About the author

Francesco Paolo de Ceglia is a full professor of History of Science at the University of Bari (Italy) and the co-editor of Physis. International Journal for the History of Science. His research centers around history of science, corporeality and religion, and science, image, and communication. Recent publications include Vampyr. Storia naturale della resurrezione (2023).

Summary

This book examines the Naples’ patron saint, Gennaro, the history of his blood relic and the mystery of its periodical liquefaction.

Product details

• Authors: FRANCESCO DE CEGLIA
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032442600
• ISBN: 978-1-03-244260-0
• No. of pages: 424
• Weight: 453 g
• Illustrations: schwarz-weiss Illustrationen, Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Series: Routledge Studies in Cultural History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, European History, SCIENCE / History, Naples, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, RELIGION / Christianity / History, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, Italy, History of Religion, History of Science, Social and cultural history, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Natural;History;Natural History;Neopolitan;Miracle;Miracles