The Question of Miracles (Classic Reprint)

G. H. Joyce

ISBN 10: 1331790166 ISBN 13: 9781331790167

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Print on Demand. This book examines the controversial topic of faith healing. Faith healing occurs when someone is cured of a medical issue through prayer or religious rituals. Despite being extensively documented throughout history and still practiced today, faith healing is a topic of ongoing skepticism and debate. The author seeks to resolve these doubts by defining the concept of a miracle and demonstrating how it differs from the normal operation of natural laws. They then explore historical and modern instances of faith healing, drawing evidence from established religious traditions and modern medicine. In doing so, the author argues that faith healing should not be seen as a threat to science or reason, but rather as a legitimate phenomenon that deserves scientific and historical scrutiny. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title

The Question of Miracles (Classic Reprint)

Publisher

Forgotten Books

Publication Date

2018

Language

English

ISBN 10

1331790166

ISBN 13

9781331790167

Binding

Paperback

Condition

New

Book Type

print-on-demand item

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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.

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George H. Joyce was professor of logic at St. Mary Hall, Stonyhurst and the author of several books on logic and scholastic philosophy.

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Forgotten Books? Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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