Do miracles really happen? Can we know if the supernatural world exists?
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this, or results from this.” This is the key statement of Miracles, in which C. S. Lewis shows that a Christian must not only accept but rejoice in miracles as a testimony of the unique personal involvement of God in His creation.
Using his characteristic lucidity and wit to develop his argument, Lewis challenges the rationalists, agnostics, and deists on their own grounds. He makes an impressive case for the irrationality of their assumptions by positing: “Those who assume that miracles cannot happen are merely wasting their time by looking into the texts. We know in advance what results they will find for they have begun by begging the question.”
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"My only regret with this book is that I can't stop and think well enough with an audio cd. Lewis does a fantastic job proving that miracles are exactly what we should expect of the God of the Bible, and that the precise miracles that Jesus performed fit perfectly with His character. Of course there's far more than that in this book. It's well worth reading." — Shannon (4 out of 5 stars)
"My only regret with this book is that I can't stop and think well enough with an audio cd. Lewis does a fantastic job proving that miracles are exactly what we should expect of the God of the Bible, and that the precise miracles that Jesus performed fit perfectly with His character. Of course there's far more than that in this book. It's well worth reading."
“The erudite Miracles deftly develops the thesis of Christian beliefs and determinably counters nonbelievers. Whitfield’s authoritative delivery cushions the credence of miracles.”
“[A] brilliant book, abounding in lucid exposition and illuminating metaphor.”
" DEEP STUFF "
" The book was alright but I doubt I will read it again. C.S. Lewis goes through and starts at the beginning arguing that miracles do exist. He starts out with the idea that there is nature and then a supernature or something that exists outside of nature itself. Then he explains how the supernature (God) can affect nature without knocking nature off balance but that all of the miracles of God occur in perfect harmony with how God has created nature to behave. Mr. Lewis ends the book with explaining the different miracles that occured in the Bible and how they fit into the grand scheme of miracles. It was a difficult book to read and I found myself unable to sit more than about an hour at a time and read it without taking some time as a break or to let my brain digest everything I had read. "
" Loved the chapter on the Incarnation! "
" One of the things I really appreciate with C.S. is that he gives his reader the credit that they will be able to follow or comprehend his logic. Sometimes it takes me reading a passage a time or two and really thinking through it to be able to follow him, but I still appreciate that he treats his reader like they are competent. "
" Good book, but some of the scientific stuff went over my head. "
" This is a logical review of Christianity, how ever now very easy to read and understand! "
" I didn't like this book. I have loved everything I have read by C.S. Lewis, but this was boring and rambling. Maybe I will try it again...in a few years. "
" Philosophical discussion on spirituality, supernatural and God. "
" Re-reading after having first read this back in the early 1980's. "
" I loved this book. My favorite C.S. Lewis book is Surprised by Joy, but this is good. "
" A really good treatment of a difficult subject. Clears the air about how, if not what, to think about miracles. "
" I allways like C.S. Lewis writing, and this book make me think. I like that in a book! "
" Parts were really thought provoking and good enough for me to "almost" finish it. But more often it was a tedious game of the dog chasing his tale and being lead along for the ride. More of an attempt to explain just by word usage and the mere going through the motions of the steps of logic. "
" classic Lewis "
" Powerful book, very hard to get into. This is not an easy read, but it is a good read. First exposure to the weaknesses of naturalism, and the reasoning behind a theistic worldview. "
" Christ's miracles are normal natural processes occurring in an instant. "
" One of Lewis' best. Which says a lot. "
" Good but I had some difficulty reading it straight through. "
" Not by any means my favourite Lewis book, I couldn't finish it but there are some seriously sound arguments within the book. "
" This book is really good. It is a little bit tougher of a read, but definitely worth it if you have the time. "
" Tough to follow in places, but instructive. "
" An intellectual exploration of the supernatural. Very insightful. "
" Hard core. Some beautiful logic talking the talk of any academic philosopher or intellectual. Masterfully made points, doesn't mince words. Not a feel good preaching-to-the-choir sermon, but something you could take toe to toe with anybody. "
" CS Lewis always blows me away and this book was no exception. It just kept getting better! "
" This was at least the second time I read this argument for the acceptance of some miracles as written in the Bible. C. S. Lewis always makes me think about my faith and how it affects my life and I return to his books again and again. "
" Though I did enjoy this book, it was a lot more technical than his others, and was harder to understand. He makes some very good points, but also has incorrect ones. Very thought-provoking. "
" Challenging and thought-provoking. Never a dull word. "
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions to literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include the Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.
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