What exactly is a miracle, and what does it prove about faith?
This thoughtful examination argues that miracles are not just surprising events, but tests of divine power revealed through Christ and the Church. It explores how different traditions view the miraculous and why Catholic teaching upholds miracles as a key part of belief.
The work surveys the idea of a law of nature, explains how humans relate to nature’s regularities, and clarifies why some claims of miracles challenge modern assumptions. It contrasts genuine miracles with other extraordinary claims and considers how evidence has been weighed in historical debates. The author also discusses how miracles relate to faith, healing, and the message behind sacred signs, without relying on speculation or sensationalism.
- Clear definitions of miracles and how they relate to natural laws
- How different schools of thought treat miraculous events
- Arguments for the evidential value of Gospel miracles
- Discussion of miracles in Catholic teaching and their role in faith
Ideal for readers of religious history, philosophy of religion, and those exploring how faith and reason intersect in the question of miracles.
George H. Joyce was professor of logic at St. Mary Hall, Stonyhurst and the author of several books on logic and scholastic philosophy.