The question of the historicity of the miracles of Jesus

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to offer the reader some clues that emerge from the debate around the theme of the historicity of the miracles narrated in the gospels. It initially presents a list of what are commonly considered miracles in the Bible, both in the First and Second Testaments. It is noteworthy, however, that miracles are not limited to this list. The Bible is full of them. It then seeks to define the biblical miracle from the etymology of some Hebrew and Greek terms. It goes on to present the main currents of interpretation of miracles. Finally, it enters the theme of the historicity of Jesus miracles, indicating the criteria that underlie it. The article concludes with some considerations, emphasizing that science and faith are not opposed: they go hand in hand; they are God´s gifts for the good of humanity.