Science Two of Jesus Christ’s biggest miracles may be science, not divine, new study claims By Alex Mitchell Published Oct. 31, 2024, 5:35 p.m. ET ...

Book Review Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus By Elaine Pagels Doubleday: 336 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org ...

Jesus gained renown as a preacher of a particularly apocalyptic form of Judaism. This was further strengthened by his ability to perform miracles that seemed to signal the coming end times.

The miracles actually served as “signs” pointing to a greater reality. Acts 2:22 declares that “Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God by miracles, wonders and signs.” ...

Then Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding reception. The prophets of the Old Testament predicted that one day someone would provide the wine for a wedding party at the end of time.

If Jesus' miracles were signs or clues to his identity, then his followers must have had a growing sense of excited anticipation as his teaching, preaching and healing hit its climax.

The Miracles of Jesus By Michael Symmons Roberts Last updated 2009-09-18 ...