Saints as Divine Evidence - The Hagiological Argument for the Existence of God

In this book, Robert MacSwain explores 'the hagiological argument' for God, that is, human holiness as evidence for the divine being. MacSwain surveys sainthood as understood in philosophy of religion, ethics, Christian theology, church history, comparative religion, and cultural studies.

List of contents

Part I. Evidence: 1. Evidence, entitlement, and religious belief; 2. Aristocratic evidence?; Part II. Sainthood: 3. Defining saints-philosophy of religion, ethics, christian theology; 4. Defining saints-church history, comparative religion, cultural studies; Part III. The Hagiological Argument-Three Versions: 5. Propositional; 6. Perceptual; 7. Performative; Conclusion; Select bibliography; Index.

About the author

Robert MacSwain is Associate Professor of Theology at The University of the South and an Episcopal priest. He is the author or editor of nine books. His research has been supported by the Episcopal Church Foundation, the Appalachian College Association, and the Templeton Religion Trust.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Macswain
• Publisher: Cambridge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 30.11.2025
• EAN: 9781009653190
• ISBN: 978-1-009-65319-0
• Illustrations: Worked examples or Exercises
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Philosophy, Christianity, Relating to Christian people and groups