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Post by Josh on Dec 23, 2011 16:20:06 GMT -8
I'm currently reading a two-volume work by Craig Keener (professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary) entitled Miracles. I've never quite seen anything like it, but I've always thought there should be a study like this.
Basically, it's a thoroughly academic investigation of the historical legitimacy of miracle claims, a discussion of the philosophical thought (pro and con) about miracles, and, what's unique, a thorough modern assessment of miracle claims throughout the world.
Perhaps like you, I've noticed the prevalence of miracle claims coming from Christians in non-Western countries. And I've been interested but sometimes skeptical about miracle claims in the west. I've always wanted my miracle claims to have more some evidence behind them.
Well, here's a compendium of researched eyewitness accounts of miracles from all around the modern world by an author who doesn't have an extreme bias on the subject. Pretty refreshing and pretty amazing.
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Post by Josh on Dec 31, 2011 11:01:15 GMT -8
Almost done with it. Very impressive.
Carrie- you'd be interested in his positive input about people like Heidi and Roland Baker, etc.. I think you'd find this a great resource for people who are skeptical about the miraculous.
It's also really balanced in it's explanation that healing doesn't always (or even usually) happen, but that God's supernatural presence among us is a very real thing.
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Post by carebear on Jan 1, 2012 17:06:01 GMT -8
Interesting. Sounds interesting. It is in the library? Yes I'd agree that God's supernatural presence is very real among us and can feel like healing even when physical healing isn't always seen.
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