Archives Previous discussions have been covering the matter of miracles, especially as they pertain to Christianity. In contemporary culture these are dismissed or ridiculed as mere myths — even among some Christians churches, or perhaps at best as mere allegories. But to demonstrate the reality of miracles, it is not necessary to show evidence of…
Category: Miracles
On Miracles V: The Resurrection
The Descent
Archives It haunted him, without mercy. Strong, athletic, handsome, and personable, he seemed at life’s outset to be unfairly advantaged. His friends were many; a ladies man, by reputation, the life of every party, the love of every woman who gazed upon him. He was, by nature, a generous and gentle soul, a gift he…
On Miracles IV: Ancient Texts
Archives Fourth in an ongoing series on the problem of miracles, and evidence for the Resurrection: The Problem of Miracles The Historical Jesus Jesus of the Pagans As the Christian Scriptures bear powerful testimony to the teachings, miracles, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, it is no great surprise that challenges to their validity as a…
On Miracles III: Jesus of the Pagans
Archives Prior essays on the problem of miracles: The Problem of Miracles The Historical Jesus It has been said that Christianity is the only religion which traces its origins to the humiliation of its God. As followers of its crucified leader dispersed widely after its germinal events, traveling great distances from a remote corner of…