Miracles in Greco-Roman Antiquity A Sourcebook

“Miracles in Greco-Roman Antiquity: A Sourcebook” by Wendy Cotter, published by Psychology Press in 1999, offers a comprehensive collection of translated miracle stories from the ancient world. This edition spans 274 pages and presents the material in four main categories: healing, exorcism, nature, and raising the dead. Cotter provides an introduction and notes that contextualize these miracles within the Greco-Roman background, while also drawing comparisons to other miracle stories from both Jewish and non-Jewish traditions in the Mediterranean.

Readers will find an interdisciplinary approach that highlights the significance of these narratives for students of the New Testament. The sourcebook not only showcases the diverse nature of miracles in ancient history but also emphasizes the religious and cultural contexts in which they were told. With its focus on history, religion, and antiquities, this collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of ancient beliefs and practices.