Miracle
Miracle
Miracle (/ˈmɪrəkəl/; from the Latin miraculum, meaning "object of wonder") is a term used in various contexts, most commonly in religion and medicine, to describe an extraordinary event or phenomenon that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.
Etymology
The word "miracle" is derived from the Latin word miraculum, which means "object of wonder" or "marvel". The term was first used in the English language in the 12th century and was borrowed from Old French miracle.
In Religion
In religion, a miracle is often considered a supernatural event or action that demonstrates divine intervention in the human world. These events are often used as a basis for belief and can be seen in various religious texts such as the Bible, the Quran, and the Torah.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, a miracle can refer to an unexpected recovery or survival from a severe illness or condition that cannot be explained by medical science. This term is often used to describe cases where patients recover despite the odds or the limitations of medical knowledge.
Related Terms
- Supernatural: Referring to entities, events, or phenomena that lie beyond or outside the observable universe and cannot be explained by laws of nature.
- Divine Intervention: The involvement of a deity in the affairs of humans, often in the form of miracles.
- Faith Healing: The practice of prayer and gestures that are believed by some to elicit divine intervention in spiritual and physical healing.
- Placebo Effect: A beneficial effect produced by a placebo drug or treatment, which cannot be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, and must therefore be due to the patient's belief in that treatment.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Miracle
- Wikipedia's article - Miracle
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