Difference between thaumatology and thaumaturgy
thaumaturgy
Definitions
noun
- any art that invokes supernatural powers
- an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Examples
While theurgy (almost by definition) lies within the realms of both magic and religion, thaumaturgy does not.
Thaumaturgy means, ‘wonder working’ and refers to the conjuration of spirits, casting of spells, blessing, cursing, curing and harming through practical magick.
He deals with miracles as Renan deals with them, believing that credence in "thaumaturgy" will drop off from the human mind as credence in witchcraft has done -- that
