Dimensions
216 x 276 x 28mm
When something happens in our world that is utterly unfathomable, it is always moving and often inspiring. It seems, immediately, that we have witnessed divine intervention. Somehow, there must be another hand at work in our day-to-day life. In this beautiful LIFE book our editors look at the phenomenon of miracles: What are they, and just as important: Why are they?
We travel to Lourdes and Fatima and Medjugorje. We talk to scientists and theologians. We look at the Shroud of Turin and a number of near-death experiences. We explain the criteria for Catholic sainthood, and discuss the credited miracles. We look at pictures of miracles: several famous photographs debunked, and some that are still inexplicable. We recount the stories of some of the world's great heroes who extended themselves beyond what was possible, because of God.
In a special section, the miracles of Jesus are detailed. LIFE returns to the sites in the Holy Land where the sick were healed, where the lame walked, where Lazarus was raised from the dead. The New Testament is not in fact filled with miracles: There are a few, but they are all-important. What was their message? What is it today? What do miracles tell us?
Two of the most important words in religion are ''faith'' and ''belief.'' These words are at the heart of miracles, and at the heart of this new LIFE book.
