"What is a miracle? Why have people for milennia belived in the power of the divine to intervene in human affairs? How has the wonder-working God of Abraham shaoed the belifs and values of Jews, Christians and Muslims? Marvellous to behold, a lavishly illustrated survey of miracles in medival manuscripts, explores the rich variety of miracle tales created for all three People of the Book. Focusing on the vibrant images illustrating medieval miracles, Deirdre Jackson analyses over 120 marvellous miniatures, selected from a wide range of Jewish, Christan and Islamic sources." --sol.

Introduction. -- 1. Natural wonders. -- 2. Healing powers. -- 3. Great escapes. -- 4. God provides. -- Notes. -- Further reading. -- List of illustrations. -- Acknowlegements. -- Index of Manuscripts. -- General index.