Raised from the Dead : True Stories of 400 Resurrection Miracles

by Father Hebert Alfred J., Photos (Illustrator)

The raising of the dead is a miracle which, astonishing as it is, has been performed hundreds of times since the days of Christ. Our Lord told His Apostles to raise the dead (Matt. 10:8), and over the Christian centuries many saints have done so - particularly great missionaries like St. Francis Xavier, St. Patrick, St. Vincent Ferrer, St. Hyacinth, and St. Louis Bertrand, but also a multitude of other saints, including St. John Bosco, St. Philip Neri, St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Francis of Paola, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Malacy, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Joan of Arc, St. Rose of Lima, and Blessed Margaret of Castello. The stories of these resurrection miracles are amazing; they include the raising of persons who had drowned, of persons with mutilated bodies, of persons who had been hanged, and those whose bodies had already suffered decay, been reduced to skeletons, or been buried for several years. They include young children, unbaptized infants, persons executed for crimes, persons raised to testify in criminal cases or to testify to some religious truth, and of persons who would have been condemned to Hell had they not been called back to earth for another chance.

335 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[John Doyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The four gospels report several remarkable miracles performed by Jesus, including several dead persons who were brought back to life. Did subsequent resurrections occur in history? Fr. Albert Herbert scrutinizes multiple historical accounts for the purpose of collecting in one book over 400 such resurrection miracles. While nonbelievers may look on this collection with some skepticism, it should come as no surprise to Christians that the resurrected Savor continues to perform great signs in and for his Church. Personally, I found the book inspiring and enlightening even though I would have preferred a more in-depth account of fewer resurrection miracles. Besides, the author makes multiple excursions into other subject areas that not all readers may appreciate. Still, all told this book is a must read for those wishing to see the amazing action of Jesus in history.