The Book of Miracles: The Meaning of the Miracle Stories in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam
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For the first time in a single volume, Kenneth Woodward presents both the familiar and more obscure miracle stories of the great saints, sages, and spiritual masters of Christianity, Judaism,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0684823934
ISBN13:9780684823935
Release Date:May 2000
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:432 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.5" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
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Some suggestions to complement "The Book of Miracles"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
After reading Mr. Don O. Mclaughlin 's excellent review, I will only add that, as a complement to "The Book of Miracles", I would suggest reading the following works: a)"The Phenomenon of Religion: A Thematic Approach," by Moojan Momen (astonishingly encyclopaedic and readable); b)"Shamans, Sorcerers, and Saints: A Prehistory of Religion" by Brian Hayden (great overview of religion origins and development); c)"Sin and Salvation in the World Religions: A Short Introduction " by Harold Coward (somehow dry but also covering Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism); and d)" Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative History" by Kelly Bulkeley (I have not bought it yet, it has been published this July).
The book of Miracles
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is an excellent book for insights and inspiring stories from different religions. I found it wonderful to give spiritual motivation from around the world in many cultures.
An excellent survey of interfaith miracle stories.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Book of Miracles focuses not on a single religion but upon the meaning of miracle stories in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism alike, retelling stories of wonder-workers and saints, explaining their meanings, and telling how they play important roles in the different religions. An excellent survey.
"A Serious Look at the Miraculous Across Faiths"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Woodward's is not only a handy introduction to how the major traditions view the miraculous; it's also a nice general introduction for readers unfamiliar with the scriptures of Hinduism,Buddhism & Islam. This is a serious work, however - not for those seeking a collection of cutesy miracle stories. Each of the 5 major traditions, beginning with Judaism (and of course, the Old Testament)is given solid treatment,with alternating chapters discussing that world religion's most primary scriptures and a chapter for each on specific miracles for which specific saints are noted. (There is some rather lengthy discussion of Oral Roberts'life and mission for Christianity. Don't look for in-depth treatment of Lourdes or Medjugorje!) There are also quite useful introductions to each major section such as to Hinduism & Buddhism. Woodward is a celebrated Newsweek religion editor and has been for decades - and it shows here. This book is awesome and probably worth theinvestment, particularly if you need something which attempts to show the context in which "miracles" happened/happen across traditions.
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