An Investigation Into the Phenomenon of Modern-Day Miracle Healings in Christianity: A Philosophical and Empirical Synthesis

Abstract

This is a discussion about the modern-day phenomenon of miracle claims in Christianity. It takes up the daring task of analyzing the validity of such claims and does so by discussing medically documented cases of so-believed miracle healings which have been effected by intercessory prayer. These cases are weighed by three different explanatory models: naturalism, transnaturalism and supernaturalism. To the author, a supernaturalistic interpretative grid seems to be warranted. Pro's and con's of each model are discussed in light of the presented cases.

Keywords: miracles, healings, medical, miracle healings, documented, prayer, supernaturalism, case studies, empirical, qualitative, philosophy, synthesis

JEL Classification: Z12