The Hiding Places of God: A Personal Journey Into the World of Religious Visions, Holy Objects...

By John Cornwell

Book Overview

The bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Thief in the Night undertakes an exhaustive, around-the-world investigation of spiritual phenomena, miracles, and apparitions. First-hand experience... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446514683
• ISBN13: 9780446514682
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

"Is The Miraculous Real?" ~ An Agnostics Personal Journey Into The Heart Of Catholic Spirituality

`The Hiding Places Of God' by John Cornwell was released in `91 and as it states on the cover it's "a personal journey into the world of religious visions, holy objects and miracles." Remaining true to that statement, prepare yourself for an unforgettable excursion into a multi-layered universe where doubt and belief, delusion and faith commingle into a radiant tapestry of unfathomable beauty. John's true life journey of discovery begins, like so many spiritual encounters do, with a vivid dream. While it is written from a Catholic perspective there is no black and white conclusions within these pages, no dogmatic statements of undeniable truth the reader is expected to embrace. It is an intelligently written, provocative and thought provoking quest for spiritual proof of the existence of the Divine and our understanding of the ultimate consequences of our personal belief system. The book is divided into six parts, each part consisting of between four to six chapters; Part One: Small Mysteries Part Two: A Spiritual Disneyland Part Three: Real Presences Part Four: Wounds and Healing Part Five: Saints, Angels and Prodigies Part Six: Powers of Darkness As in anything some chapters are more enthralling than others, I guess what chapters you gravitate to depend on what you are primarily interested in. My personal favorite two chapters are; Chapter 13- "The Reluctant Prophetess" which contains an absolutely fascinating meeting with Conchita Gonzalez-Keena, the recluse Marian visionary of Garabandal, Spain. Chapter 26- "Victim" containing one man's personal encounter with Satan. Whatever spiritual persuasion you adhere to you'll enjoy and appreciate the honesty and candor of John Cornwall's experiences. My Highest Recommendation!!

A realistic look into the spiritual life

This book and "Father Joe: the man who saved my soul" are the two best spiritual books I have read in years!

very interesting

this book is very well written and thought provoking

I could not put down this intriguing journey to the miracle

U-2's song " I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" may well apply to Cornwell. Yet, what he does discover is far more compelling. There are doubting Thomases who may need some tangible, hoax proof sign to validate God's existence.Far more admirable are those he has met on his journey who need nothing more than blind faith.Miracles and mysticism are small steps to spirituality. I loved this book.