The Case for Miracles : A Journalist Investigates Evidence for the Supernatural

New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel trains his investigative sights on the hot-button issue of whether it’s credible to believe God intervenes supernaturally in people’s lives today. This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which America’s foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. But then Strobel travels the country to quiz scholars to see whether they can offer solid answers to atheist objections. Along the way, he encounters astounding accounts of healings and other phenomena that simply cannot be explained away by naturalistic causes. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling that shows miracle accounts are much more common than people think. What’s more, Strobel delves into the most controversial question of all: what about miracles that don’t happen? If God can intervene in the world, why doesn’t he do it more often to relieve suffering? Many American Christians are embarrassed by the supernatural, not wanting to look odd or extreme to their neighbors. Yet, The Case for Miracles shows not only that the miraculous is possible, but that God still does intervene in our world in awe-inspiring ways. Here’s a unique book that examines all sides of this issue and comes away with a passionate defense for God’s divine action in lives today. New York Times bestselling author Lee Strobel trains his investigative sights on the hot-button question: is it really credible to believe God intervenes supernaturally in people's lives today? This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which America's foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. But then Strobel travels the country to quiz scholars to see whether they can offer solid answers to atheist objections. Along the way, he encounters astounding accounts of healings and other phenomena that simply cannot be explained away by naturalistic causes. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling that shows miracle accounts are much more common than people think. What's more, Strobel delves into the most controversial question of all: what about miracles that don't happen? If God can intervene in the world, why doesn't he do it more often to relieve suffering? Many American Christians are embarrassed by the supernatural, not wanting to look odd or extreme to their neighbors. Yet, The Case for Miracles shows not only that the miraculous is possible, but that God still does intervene in our world in awe-inspiring ways. Here's a unique book that examines all sides of this issue and comes away with a passionate defense for God's divine action in lives today. Also available: The Case for Miracles Spanish edition, kids' edition, and student edition. INTRODUCTION: Investigating the Miraculous PART 1: The Case against Miracles - An Interview with Dr. Michael Shermer ....CHAPTER 1: The Making of a Skeptic ....CHAPTER 2: The Knockdown Argument ....CHAPTER 3: Myths and Miracles PART 2: The Case for Miracles - An Interview with Dr. Craig S. Keener ....CHAPTER 4: From Skepticism to Belief ....CHAPTER 5: From Hume to Jesus ....CHAPTER 6: A Tide of Miracles PART 3: Science, Dreams, and Visions ....CHAPTER 7: The Science of Miracles - An Interview with Dr. Candy Gunther Brown ....CHAPTER 8: Dreams and Visions - An Interview with Missionary Tom Doyle PART 4: The Most Spectacular Miracles ....CHAPTER 9: The Astonishing Miracle of Creation - An Interview with Dr. Michael G. Strauss ....CHAPTER 10: Our Miraculous Universe and Planet - Continuing the Interview with Dr. Michael G. Strauss ....CHAPTER 11: The Miracle of the Resurrection - An Interview with Detective J. Warner Wallace PART 5: Difficulties with Miracles ....CHAPTER 12: Embarrassed by the Supernatural - An Interview with Dr. Roger E. Olson ....CHAPTER 13: When Miracles Don’t Happen - An Interview with Dr. Douglas R. Groothuis CONCLUSION: Reaching Your Verdict Acknowledgments Meet Lee Strobel Recommended Resources for Further Investigation Guide for Group Discussion and Personal Reflection Notes Index "This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which America's foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. But then Strobel travels the country to quiz scholars to see whether they can offer solid answers to atheist objections. Along the way, he encounters astounding accounts of healings and other phenomena that simply cannot be explained away by naturalistic causes. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling that shows miracle accounts are much more common than people think. What's more, Strobel delves into the most controversial question of all: what about miracles that don't happen? If God can intervene in the world, why doesn't he do it more often to relieve suffering? Many American Christians are embarrassed by the supernatural, not wanting to look odd or extreme to their neighbors. Yet, The Case for Miracles shows not only that the miraculous is possible, but that God still does intervene in our world in awe-inspiring ways. Here’s a unique book that examines all sides of this issue and comes away with a passionate defense for God's divine action in lives today." -- Provided by publisher Strobel allows skeptic Michael Shermer to build a case against miracles-- and then builds a case for divine intervention in our world today. He then shows how God remains at work in our world, sometimes openly, sometimes mysteriously, but always in ways that draw us closer to Him