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Shows how miracle stories awaken wonder, confirm authority, and demonstrate teaching about reality that surpasses ordinary experience.

Table of Contents

Preface 1 Preliminary Considerations 2 Hinduism: Signs of Spiritual Liberation 3 Judaism: Signs of Covenant 4 Buddhism: Signs of Transcendent Wisdom 5 Christianity: Signs of Divine Presence 6 Islam: Signs of Divine Authority Afterword Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

About the Author

David L. Weddle is Professor Emeritus of Religion at Colorado College, where he taught courses in philosophy of religion, ethics, comparative religious studies, and American religions. He is the author of Miracles:Wonder and Meaning in World Religions (NYU Press, 2010) and holds lifetime honorary membership in the American Academy of Religion.

Reviews

"In a pluralistic world, Weddle presents an engaging study of what millions of religious people in the world believe about miracles even while others do not. This comprehensive history of miracles for both believers and skeptics should appeal not only to academics but also to anyone interested in the enigmas of faith." - Publishers Weekly, 14th June 2010