Miracles in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Judaism definition of miracle

a violation of the natural order, meant to protect/intervene

Two types of miracles in Judaism

those that can be predicted (prayed for) and those that cannot be predicted

In Judaism, what did Gersonides ask

if miracles contradicted the power and goodness of God (if God is perfect and what He makes is good, why does He need to go and change it through miracles?)

Judaism miracle examples

10 plagues, parting of red sea

Christianity miracle definition

acts of divine intervention, sign with a theological purpose such as the virgin birth. may be done through saints

Christianity question on miracles

asks how rather than why

christianity miracle examples

salvation, creation, resurrection

Islam definition of miracle

God revealing things through people (prophets, especially Muhammed)

Debate in Islam

on the topic of what Jesus did

Islam purpose of miracle

for God to show His power

Islam examples of miracles

Muhammed visits heaven, prophets knowing future