For as long as the idea of “miracles” has been in the public sphere, the conversation about them has been shaped exclusively by religious apologists and Christian leaders. The definitions for what a miracles are have been forged by the same men who fought hard to promote their own beliefs as fitting under that umbrella. It’s time for a change.
Enter John W. Loftus, an atheist author who has earned three master’s degrees from Lincoln Christian Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Loftus, a former student of noted Christian apologist William Lane Craig, got some of the biggest names in the field to contribute to this book, which represents a critical analysis of the very idea of miracles.
Incorporating his own thoughts along with those of noted academics, philosophers, and theologians, Loftus is able to properly define “miracle” and then show why there’s no reason to believe such a thing even exists.
Addressing every single issue that touches on miracles in a thorough and academic manner, this compilation represents the most extensive look at the phenomenon ever displayed through the lens of an ardent non-believer.
If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a miracle is, or doubted whether they exist, then this book is for you.
Abby Hafer has a doctorate in zoology from Oxford University and teaches human anatomy and physiology at Curry College. She has worked on many different human physiology research projects, including ones at Harvard School of Public Health. She is the author of the book, The Not-So-Intelligent Designer--Why Evolution Explains the Human Body and Intelligent Design Does Not.
David Corner received his PhD from the University of California at Santa Barbara. He's a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy of California State University, Sacramento. He is the author of The Philosophy of Miracles.
John W. Loftus earned MA, MDiv, and ThM degrees in philosophy of religion, the last of which was under noted Christian philosopher William Lane Craig. John also studied in a PhD program at Marquette University. He is the author of Why I Became An Atheist, The Outsider Test for Faith, How to Defend the Christian Faith: Advice from an Atheist, Unapologetic, as well as the co-author of God or Godless with Randal Rauser. He's also the editor of The Christian Delusion, The End of Christianity, Christianity is Not Great, and Christianity in the Light of Science. He is the founder of the blog, Debunking Christianity (http: //www.debunking-christianity.com/).
