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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Abbreviations ix
Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1. From Toronto Blessing to Global Awakening 21
CHAPTER 2. Why Are Biomedical Tests of Prayer Controversial? 64
CHAPTER 3. Are Healing Claims Documented? 99
CHAPTER 4. How Do Sufferers Perceive Healing Prayer? 155
CHAPTER 5. Can Health Outcomes of Prayer Be Measured? 194
CHAPTER 6. Do Healing Experiences Produce Lasting Effects? 234
Conclusion 275
Appendix 293
Notes 299
Acknowledgments 351
Index 353

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Abbreviations ix
Introduction 1
CHAPTER 1. From Toronto Blessing to Global Awakening 21
CHAPTER 2. Why Are Biomedical Tests of Prayer Controversial? 64
CHAPTER 3. Are Healing Claims Documented? 99
CHAPTER 4. How Do Sufferers Perceive Healing Prayer? 155
CHAPTER 5. Can Health Outcomes of Prayer Be Measured? 194
CHAPTER 6. Do Healing Experiences Produce Lasting Effects? 234
Conclusion 275
Appendix 293
Notes 299
Acknowledgments 351
Index 353

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