Stigmata - They bear the wounds of Christ. Are they heavenly wonders, manifestations of the supernatural, or the result of autosuggestion? They are among the most mysterious phenomena of Christian mysticism. They appear overnight or after visions of the crucified, and are often accompanied by other manifestations: levitation, prophecy, bilocation, etc. Stigmata, the wounds of Christ, have fascinated believers and skeptics for centuries. Although recent cases have been thoroughly investigated by psychiatrists and medical professionals, they still elude any conventional explanation. Deception or fraud is ruled out in almost all cases. In an exciting and captivating non-fiction book, bestselling author Michael Hesemann tells the story of the most famous stigmatized individuals in a refreshingly modern way: St. Francis of Assisi, St.