The Miracles: Exploring the Mystery of Jesus’s Divine Works

by Simon J. Kistemaker

Most Christians know the stories of Jesus healing people and controlling nature, but many are less sure why Jesus did these things or how they relate to their lives today. Theologian, professor, and author Simon J. Kistemaker carefully examines each of Jesus's miracles. He lays out the cultural background, explains symbolism and Old Testament connections, and fleshes out the details of each story. Each chapter also includes a section focused on how the miracle relates to the life of the modern follower of Jesus. Kistemaker's scholarly attention to detail coupled with accessible explanations and application will make this book valuable to everyone from lay readers to pastors looking for sermon material.

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are many helpful points in this book by Simon Kistemaker, but it is a disappointing read compared to his superb work on the Parables. I can't work out who the author has in mind when writing - it is not robust enough for apologetics, and yet there's barely enough substance either for preachers, or even devotionally. Also, I really don't like the frequent extra-biblical assumptions he makes when telling the story in each miracle of Jesus.
I used it devotionally, but in all honesty it was pretty thin gruel. Sorry I can't be more positive. It was okay, but not what I expected from a noted NT scholar like Simon Kistemaker.

[David Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good work on Jesus' miracles

I thought the book was well written and did a very good job of doing what the title says it does.