The Miracles of Our Lord

by Charles C. Ryrie

This book is about the miracles of our Lord. It does not attempt to vindicate them, but rather to explain them, and in the explaining to show us more facets of the Person who performed them. Not only is it important to know the facts about each miracle, but also to glean from those facts the insights they give us about the Lord. In our culture and society, miracles are often misunderstood. By recognizing the purpose and characteristics of Christ s miracles, we will more thoroughly understand why our Lord performed them and what they can teach us even today.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Charles Caldwell Ryrie (born 1925) was a Christian writer and theologian. He graduated from Haverford College (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., Th.D.) and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (Ph.D.). For many years he served as professor of systematic theology and dean of doctoral studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and as president and professor at Philadelphia College of Bible, now Philadelphia Biblical University. He was a premillennial dispensationalist, though irenic in his approach. He was also the editor of the popular Ryrie Study Bible.

Reviews

[Zacarias Rivera, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book extremely informative and helpful in understanding the miracles of our Lord. Ryrie addresses the social, cultural, historical background of the miracles performed. He also covers linguistic issues that are necessary in properly understanding the wide-ranging significance of these miracles.
I highly recommend this book. Ryrie does a superb job interpreting each of the miracles. He does so with clear writing, filled with alliteration, which helps us with remembering his main points.

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

As part of my preparation for a class on Miracles, I read Ryrie's book. He takes all of Jesus' miracles one by one starting with the scripture, then providing a painting, mosaic in museums, books, and churches depicting the miracle in art. After some introductory remarks each miracle is dissected step-by-step to help gain a complete understanding. The book is beautifully presented and written. It could be used as a devotional guide allowing for more contemplation and reflection. Available in our church library, it was published in 1984.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic book. The art is fabulous and glorious, and Ryrie, as always, is masterful.

[Donald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview on each miralce in Jesus ministry