Investigating Miracles

by Lewis M. Steinberg

Overview

Humans have been fascinated by miraculous works since time immemorial. In the Hebrew Bible, they proved the power of an almighty God. In early Christianity, they were the mark of Jesus's divinity. In Islam, the Qur'an itself is considered a great miracle. Later, the Enlightenment and rationalism called miracles into question, but believers still wonder, "Could some miracles be real?" This comprehensive text presents the history of miracles in the world's major religions and the scientific attempts to debunk or prove them. Factuality aside, miracles hold a relevant place in popular culture, a topic also addressed in this must-read volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680485776
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2016
Series:	Understanding the Paranormal Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 What is a Miracle? 6

Chapter 2 The History of Miracles 16

Chapter 3 Explaining Miracles 25

Chapter 4 Miracles in the Arts and Popular Culture 33

Glossary 42

For Further Reading 44

Index 46