1The medieval hagiographies are replete with accounts of thaumaturgy, where saints heal the sick and raise the dead through divine intervention.
2In fantasy fiction, thaumaturgy often serves as a plot device to explain the workings of magic and the supernatural.
3The Renaissance humanists were deeply interested in the study of ancient thaumaturgy, seeking to understand the secrets behind mythological feats.
4Some critics argue that the emphasis on thaumaturgy in certain religious traditions can lead to a lack of emphasis on more mundane, earthly concerns.
5The concept of thaumaturgy has been influential in the development of Western esotericism, particularly in the context of Hermeticism and alchemy.