“Quite possibly Lewis' best book. Though some have not liked Miracles as much as his other works, I think this work is Lewis' most rigorously logical, his most complete in terms of the sheer breadth of subjects he discusses and of viewpoints from which he considers them, and the completeness, rightness and solidity of his philosophical vision. This book is ostensibly strictly about miracles and whether they are possible, probable and prudent: but along the way it builds and defends a rational case for Christianity, as well as for philosophy and science (indeed, it shows that one cannot logically have these things without theological assumptions). Later chapters explore the New Testament as a sequence of events which highlight, clarify and reveal the grand themes of history and creation: most significantly, the theme of Death and Rebirth, which, "had we but eyes to see it, this has been hinted on every page, met us, in some disguise, at every turn, and even been muttered in conversations between such minor characters (if they are minor characters) as the vegetables." Miracles is so eloquently written, so full of reason and beauty, and explores such a large variety of intellectual topics surrounding Christianity, that I don't believe anyone who is asking questions about this religion should do so without it. ”
Michael wrote this review Thursday, April 23 2009.
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