The Man Who Could Fly: St. Joseph of Copertino and the Mystery

The Man Who Could Fly: St. Joseph of Copertino and the Mystery of Levitation

St. Joseph of Copertino began having mystical visions at the age of seven, but it was not until he began practicing his faith as a Franciscan priest that he realized the full potential of his mindâ‚¬s power over his bodyâ‚¬"he was able to levitate. Throughout his priesthood St. Joseph became famous for frequent levitations that were observed on hundreds of occasions and by thousands of witnesses, including many skeptics. Michael Grosso delves into the biography of the saint to explore the many strange phenomena that surrounded his life and develops potential physical explanations for some of the most astounding manifestations of his religious ecstasy. Grosso draws upon contemporary explorations into cognition, the relationship between the human mind and body, and the scientifically recorded effects of meditation and other transcendent practices to reveal the implications of St. Josephâ‚¬s experiences and abilities.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781442256729
ReleaseDate 2015-12-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442256729

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781442256729
ReleaseDate	2015-12-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442256729

The Man Who Could Fly: St. Joseph of Copertino and the Mystery of Levitation