The Book of Miracles: The Meaning of the Miracle Stories in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam

In The Book of Miracles Kenneth Woodward highlights the stories behind religious miracles, explaining why an event is called a miracle and why it is important within the tradition that it springs from. Dry dissertation? Hardly. As a religion editor at Newsweek, Woodward knows how to hold the reader's interest, spin a good yarn, and simplify a complicated theme. His 36 years of religion editing also give him the authority to interpret the famous as well as the obscure miracles found in these pages. Using his conversational and informative voice, Woodward carefully narrates the story behind each miracle, whether it be Jesus of Nazareth or the Buddha walking on water. He also shows how each religion's miracles serve a different purpose. For example, the miracles of India's religion often involve a God taking the form of a human in order to battle evil. Woodward's extensive research makes this a rich and informative anthology covering Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam. But it is his expert writing skills that make these miracles accessible to everyone. --Gail Hudson