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Miracles
by C S Lewis
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Chapter 1: The Scope of This Book
Chapter 2: The Naturalist and the Supernaturalist
Chapter 3: The Cardinal Difficulty of Naturalism
Chapter 4: Nature and Supernature
Chapter 5: A Further Difficulty in Naturalism
Chapter 6: Answers to Misgivings
Chapter 7: A Chapter of Red Herrings
Chapter 8: Miracles and the Laws of Nature
Chapter 9: A Chapter Not Strictly Necessary
Chapter 10: 'Horrid Red Things'
Chapter 11: Christianity and 'Religion'
Chapter 12: The Propriety of Miracles
Chapter 13: On Probability
Chapter 14: The Grand Miracle
Chapter 15: Miracles of the Old Creation
Chapter 16: Miracles of the New Creation
Chapter 17: Epilogue
Chapter 18: Appendix A: On the Words 'Spirit' and 'Spiritual'
Chapter 19: Appendix B: On 'Special Providences'
Key Takeaways
Naturalism's Self-Defeating Nature
Uniformity of Nature: Beyond Mere Observation
Miracles: Additions, Not Violations
The Incarnation: A Grand Miracle
Metaphor vs. Literal: Clearing Misunderstandings
Beyond Primitive Imagery
Selectiveness: A Divine and Natural Principle
Vicariousness: Love's Sacrifice
Death: Enemy and Gateway
Resurrection: Dawn of a New Creation
Questions
Can naturalism truly account for the reliability of human reason?
How does supernaturalism offer a foundation for rational thought?
If a supernatural realm exists, are miracles then plausible?
Does scientific advancement make miracles less likely?
Does the immensity of the universe make miracles on Earth seem insignificant?
How can we assess the plausibility of the Incarnation?
How do Christian miracles align with the overall narrative of the Christian faith?
How do Jesus' miracles relate to God's actions in the natural world?
What is the true significance of the Resurrection in Christian thought?
What is the real meaning of the Ascension beyond the physical imagery?
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