Buri, exemplifies an even more radically negative position.9 This battle will not be resolved with more fury or by the throwing of more abuse and theological mud at opponents. Another way forward is instead to return to the text of the Gospels with (as far as possible) an open mind, using all the critical skills of the historian available.10 Therefore part of the purpose of this book is to help unravel issues in the debate over the miracles of Jesus. 2. The study of the miracles of Jesus is also
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