Craig Keener

Craig Keener is an American biblical scholar and theologian renowned for his work on miracles, the historical Jesus, and New Testament studies. Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, Keener has made significant contributions to the philosophy of religion through his extensive documentation and defense of contemporary miracle claims. His two-volume work Miracles (2011) provides comprehensive cross-cultural evidence for miraculous phenomena, challenging naturalistic assumptions in religious studies. Keener's scholarship combines rigorous historical-critical methodology with openness to supernatural interpretations, particularly in his commentaries on Acts and the Gospels. His work on the historical reliability of the New Testament, especially regarding miraculous events, has influenced debates about divine action, religious experience, and the relationship between faith and historical evidence. Keener's approach demonstrates how academic biblical scholarship can engage seriously with claims of divine intervention while maintaining scholarly rigor.