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 ...

Christians believe that Jesus performed miracles for several reasons: God was at work in the world; He was like the Old Testament prophets who also did miracles; God loves and provides for people; ...

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.