Jesus and the Miracle Tradition

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The book explores selected miracles of Jesus through a theological lens, analyzing their inclusion in the canonical Gospels. It features essays that apply literary-critical analysis to uncover the theological intentions behind specific miracle stories. Additionally, it examines how the Gospel writers Mark and Luke contextualize these miracles within their narratives. The final essays delve into the Hellenistic background of miracle accounts, comparing their use in secular and Jewish contexts to illuminate the early Christians' perspectives on Jesus' miracles.