Accepting Quote by Robert M. Price
“Does it take a blanket presupposition for a historian to discount some miracle stories as legendary? No, because, as even Bultmann recognized, there is no problem accepting reports even of extraordinary things that we can still verify as occurring today, like faith healings and exorcisms. However you may wish to account for them, you can go to certain meetings and see scenes somewhat resembling those in the gospels. So it is by no means a matter of rejecting all miracle stories on principle. Biblical critics are not like the Committee for Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal.”
About This Quote
The author argues that historians can accept extraordinary reports if they are verifiable today, without dismissing all miracle narratives outright.
In simple terms: Historians can accept verifiable miracles without rejecting all.
Key Takeaway
Consider evidence before dismissing miracles.
Themes
historical methodology
miracle verification
skepticism
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic research
- religious studies
- theological debate
- paranormal investigation
- public discourse
Key Concepts
epistemology
faith
historical criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance modern evidence with ancient claims?
- What criteria should guide acceptance of miraculous accounts?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that modern verification standards differ from ancient contexts.
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