LessonsProphetic Report, Miracles and Inferential KnowledgeQuiz

The argument from miracle asks whether an extraordinary sign is so related to a claim of prophethood that it serves as divine confirmation. The context of the claim and sign is therefore essential.

An unrelated unusual occurrence, or a spectacular act with no prophetic claim, does not automatically bear the distinctive evidential role of a miracle. Truthfulness of a claimant and occurrence of a surprising event are separate propositions requiring a justified connection.

A sound argument must establish that connection before inferring the truth of the claimed commission.

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The Connection Between Claim and Confirming Sign

Prophetic Report, Miracles and Inferential Knowledge

The argument from miracle asks whether an extraordinary sign is so related to a claim of prophethood that it serves as divine confirmation. The context of the claim and sign is therefore essential.

An unrelated unusual occurrence, or a spectacular act with no prophetic claim, does not automatically bear the distinctive evidential role of a miracle. Truthfulness of a claimant and occurrence of a surprising event are separate propositions requiring a justified connection.

A sound argument must establish that connection before inferring the truth of the claimed commission.