Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Western Sydney, 2005. / A thesis presented to the University of Western Sydney, College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences, in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Includes bibliographies.

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Esta dissertação desenvolve-se a partir da seguinte hipótese: à semelhança de todas as demais culturas ao redor do mundo e em todas as épocas, o Antigo Israel cultivou crenças em assombrações. Dessa hipótese, desdobra-se uma pergunta central: a Bíblia judaica conservou vestígios dessas crenças? A pesquisa elabora uma resposta em três capítulos. No primeiro, estabelece-se uma definição geral de assombração para, em seguida, aplicá-la a alguns textos da Bíblia judaica na forma de duas categorias básicas: demônios e fantasmas. Comentam-se, desse modo, especialmente sete assombrações ` a zāzēl, Lîlîṯ, os ś e `îrîm, Maḥîṯ, a mão fantasmagórica, Bēs e os ś e rāpîm do templo de Jerusalém , as quais, ao mesmo tempo que enquadradas dentro das categorias anteriores, são agrupadas numa tipologia baseada em elementos que estabelecem afinidades entre elas: assombrações de lugares desertos, assombrações insalubres ou mortíferas, assombrações agourentas e assombrações benevolentes. No segundo capítulo, utilizando a metodologia de exegese histórico-crítica, propõe-se uma análise de Ex 4.24-26. O objetivo é investigar a possibilidade de haver uma versão mais antiga desse texto, segundo a qual o filho de Zípora, e não Moisés, fora atacado no lugar do pernoite por um demônio. Diante da ameaça, a mãe do menino efetuou-lhe a circuncisão e proferiu um dito, dois atos que poderiam ser entendidos como integrantes de um ritual de exorcismo. Uma releitura monoteísta teria sido responsável por três modificações básicas: a) substituição do demônio por YHWH; b) inclusão de Moisés na história, provável causa da confusão dos pronomes pessoais masculinos e c) reinterpretação da circuncisão, a qual passou de procedimento de exorcismo para sinal de pertencimento ao povo de YHWH no contexto da narrativa da saída de Israel do Egito (Ex 1 15). No terceiro capítulo, emprega- se, uma vez mais, a metodologia de exegese histórico-crítica para analisar 1Sm 28.3-25. Pela comparação com outros textos de cunho deuteronomista, identificaram-se prováveis acréscimos redacionais que sugeririam ter havido, em um estágio mais antigo, uma narrativa que contava como um ancestral falecido anônimo anunciou a morte de Saul nas mãos dos filisteus. Não se percebia necessariamente uma censura à prática da consulta aos mortos, apenas a exposição de variados meios de consulta a um oráculo. Mais tarde, o trabalho deuteronomista sobre essa peça literária teria transformado Saul num perseguidor daquela arte, tornando-o, simultaneamente, culpado de recorrer àquilo que ele mesmo havia proibido. Além disso, substituiu-se o ancestral anônimo original evocado pela mulher de En-Dor pelo profeta Samuel, cuja palavra se cumpre justamente por ser ele, de acordo com a perspectiva deuteronomista, um porta-voz autorizado de YHWH. Pode-se, portanto, considerar Ex 4.24- 26 e 1Sm 28.3-25 como dois exemplos de histórias de assombração na Bíblia judaica. / This thesis is developed based on the following hypothesis: similar to all other cultures around the world and in all periods, Ancient Israel cultivated beliefs in apparitions. From this hypothesis stems a central question: did the Jewish Bible retain vestiges of these beliefs? The research elaborates an answer in three chapters. In the first it establishes a general definition of apparition to, following, apply it to some texts of the Jewish Bible in the form of two basic categories: demons and phantoms. In this sense, seven apparitions are especially commented on ` a zāzēl, Lîlîṯ, the ś e `îrîm, Maḥîṯ, the phantasmagoric hand, Bēs and the ś e rāpîm of the temple of Jerusalem which, while at the same time fitting into the prior categories, they are also grouped in a typology based on elements which establish affinities among them: apparitions of desert places, unwholesome or deadly apparitions, ominous apparitions and benevolent apparitions. In the second chapter, utilizing the methodology of historical-critical exegesis, an analysis of Ex. 4:24-26 is proposed. The goal is to investigate the possibility of the existence of a more ancient version of this text, according to which the son of Zipporah, and not Moses, was attacked in the overnight place by a demon. Confronted with the threat, the mother of the boy carried out the circumcision and pronounced a saying, two acts which could be understood as being part of an exorcism ritual. A monotheistic reading would be responsible for three basic modifications: a) substitution of the demon with YHWH; b) inclusion of Moses in the story, probable cause of the confusion of the masculine personal pronouns and c) reinterpretation of circumcision, which went from being a procedure of exorcism to a sign of belonging to the people of YHWH in the context of the narrative of the exodus of Israel from Egypt (Ex. 1-15). In the third chapter, once again the historical-critical methodology of exegesis is used to analyze 1 Sam. 28:3-25. In comparing with other texts of Deuteronomic character, probable redactional additions were identified which could suggest that there was, in a more ancient stage, a narrative which told of how an anonymous dead ancestor announced the death of Saul at the hands of the Philistines. One does not necessarily perceive a censorship of the practice of consulting the dead, only the exposition of various ways of consulting an oracle. Later, the Deuteronomic work on this literary piece would have transformed Saul into a persecutor of that art, making him, simultaneously, guilty of resorting to that which he himself had forbidden. Beyond this, the original anonymous ancestor evoked by the woman of En-Dor was substituted by the prophet Samuel, whose word is fulfilled precisely because he, according to the Deuteronomic perspective, is an authorized spokesperson of YHWH. Therefore, one can consider Ex. 4: 24-26 and 1 Sam. 28:3-25 as two examples of stories of apparitions in the Jewish Bible.

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Le Symbolisme de l’Apparition de Léon Bloy est l’embryon du reste de son œuvre. Les ombres de nos connaissances sur la genèse et l’écriture de ce texte rendent nécessaire un éclairage sur les facteurs historiques de ce projet inachevé et sur les influences reçues par l’auteur. La figure tutélaire de l’abbé Tardif de Moidrey exerce sur lui l’influence la plus importante, à côté de celle d’Ernest Hello et d’Anne-Marie Roulé. Une enquête historique permet de mettre en lumière les raisons de sa profonde emprise sur Bloy et les lignes directrices de sa pensée sur quelques thèmes majeurs : une vision généalogique de l’histoire, l’imaginaire médiéval, la réparation par le sacrifice et l’espérance du « retour » des Juifs et de l’accomplissement des prophéties. L’autorité de la Somme théologique de saint Thomas apporte à ces thèmes un fondement philosophique ; quant au culte de Marie, il en est le point d’aboutissement. Tardif a transmis à Bloy l’idée d’appliquer l’exégèse symbolique aux apparitions de la Vierge. Cette exégèse fait elle-même ici l’objet d’un éclairage historique, ainsi que la mariologie dont le Symbolisme de l’Apparition est le reflet et le prolongement. / Symbolism of the Apparition of Leon Bloy is at the origin of his whole work. The shadows of our knowledge about the genesis and the writing of this text require light on the historical factors of this unfinished project and the influences received by the author. The tutelary figure of father Tardif de Moidrey exerts on him the most important influence, in addition to Ernest Hello and Anne -Marie Roulé. A historical research helps to enlighten the reasons for his profound influence on Bloy and the guidelines of his thoughts on a few major themes : a genealogical view of history, the reference to the Middle Ages, the repair through sacrifice and the hope of the « return » of the Jews and of the fulfillment of the prophecies. The authority of the Summa Theologica brings to these themes a philosophical basis, and the cult of Mary gathers them all. Tardif has transmitted to Bloy the idea of applying the symbolic exegesis to the apparitions of the Virgin. This exegesis itself is interpreted in an historical perspective, as well as the Mariology, that Symbolism of the Apparition reflects and extends.

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This research seeks to explore Marian apparition movements as applied to movement success models. Among the numerous reports of the Virgin Mary appearing to the faithful, a select number of these experiences have developed into social movements. These movements take on similar patterns in their development and are contingent upon group involvement and support. This analysis researches how certain cases of Marian apparitions transition from lone psychic experience into a social movement and seeks to expand upon existing movement success models.

Esta dissertação tem como objetivo investigar o fenômeno das aparições de Nossa Senhora das Graças, no Sítio Guarda, na Vila de Cimbres, em Pesqueira, Pernambuco, no ano de 1936. Em nosso primeiro capitulo estudamos os conceitos de aparições e aparições ocorridas no Brasil; no segundo capitulo reapresentamos a narrativa das aparições da Virgem da Graça, na Serra do Ororubá; no terceiro e último capitulo estudamos milagres, curas e graças no entender da Igreja e do popular. Registramos alguns supostos milagres ocorridos ao logo da história do Brasil, incluindo os atribuídos a Nossa Senhora das Graças, de Cimbres. Maria, Mariana na Serra do Ororubá é estudo dos fenômenos das aparições na perspectiva das Ciências da Religião / This thesis aims to investigate the phenomenon of the apparitions of Our Lady of Grace, the site Guard in Cimbres village in Pesqueira, Pernambuco, in the year 1936. In our first chapter we study the concepts of appearances and appearances occurred in Brazil; in the second chapter re-present the story of the apparitions of the Virgin of Grace, in the Serra do Ororubá; the third and final chapter study miracles, healings and graces in the eyes of the Church and popular. We recorded some alleged miracles occurred throughout history in Brazil, including those attributed to Our Lady of Grace, of Cimbres. Maria Mariana Serra do Ororubá is study of the apparitions phenomena from the perspective of religious studies.

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Thesis advisor: Margaret Eletta Guider / Thesis advisor: O. Ernesto Valiente / Beginning in 1990 and lasting for one decade, in Rwanda and the subregion of Africa where Rwanda is located, violence, wars, genocide, and migrations caused various expressions of suffering. It is said that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared at Kibeho in a sorrowful state almost ten years before and foretold such atrocities and suggested a way out. Failing to pay heed to her prophetic voice, the consequences are devastating and challenging. In the effort to confront such challenges, the Church looks for ways in which she can channel the healing graces needed in the aftermath. Can we talk of the God who heals the broken-hearted in the context of bitter sufferings subsequent to Genocide against the Tutsi? The answer is ‘yes’ and in Rwanda, particularly the Sorrowful Mother and Jesus Christ, give a hint for that possibility. The solidarity shown by them to the suffering people of Rwanda is key to receiving God’s healing and hope in the promises of his Kingdom despite the bitterness of the suffering. Assured of the solidarity of both the Sorrowful Mother and of Jesus Christ, Rwandans can embark on the long yet necessary journey of healing and reconciliation. The Church in Rwanda ought to lead this urgent imperative with an innovative pastoral approach and at the same time propose a preventative endeavor to deter violence and instill harmonious relationships. This process of healing and reconciliation is informed by God’s example who reconciled humanity through the passion, death, and resurrection of his Son. Practices of solidarity, especially wherever sufferings are still felt, should be a priority. Moreover, a peacebuilding project should be an ecclesial initiative and priority for the sake of generations to come. / Thesis (STL) — Boston College, 2023. / Submitted to: Boston College. School of Theology and Ministry. / Discipline: Sacred Theology.