If you were a journalist, how would you investigate the hottest news story in history? Join award-winning reporter Strobel as he probes the life of Jesus Christ. Interviewing 13 of the country's top Christian scholars, he ferrets out incontestable historical, scientific, and psychiatric evidence to support the claims of Jesus. A unique approach to apologetics! 336 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
Using the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his story and leads, Lee Strobel uses his experience as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune to interview experts about the evidence for Christ from the fields of science, philosophy, and history. Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and twice nominated for the Christian Book of the Year Award.
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Reviewed by Steve Nielsen (Good Hope, GA), March 15, 2008
Just getting started on reading this book; so far so good. While I don't need "proof" of Christ's existence it's nice to read a reporter's investigation "proving" it.
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Reviewed by Doug Furbish (Richland Center, WI), November 12, 2007
Everyone from atheists to agnostics to new believers to old saints will highly benefit from reading this! Not only does it show non-believers the truth about Jesus Christ, it reinforces the beliefs and faith of believers. I have read it twice now and have gotten much from each time I read it. It has greatly helped my defense of my faith. It should be required reading for ALL college students, liberal or conservative. And if you are having any doubts about your faith, it is a must read.
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Reviewed by Connie Brammer (Saint Albans, WV), October 02, 2007
This book presents the evidence for a real, historical, living, crucified and risen Jesus as an attorney presents the evidence in court. It is an excellent source of information for the believer when witnessing to the unbeliever. And it is highly recommended for the non-Christian who is seeking knowledge.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jeremy Gardiner (Edmonton, Alberta), February 10, 2007
Absolutely excellent apologetics material. Josh McDowell's "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" is more of a reference book where as "The Case for Christ" is a very readable and entertaining book. Provides a solid foundation for Christians who can stand firm against Atheists, Agnostics, Skeptics and the Jesus Seminar. My only complaint is they explained the "Didn't Jesus say he was coming back in the 1st Century" away when infact Premillenialism has to sweep it under the carpet. For those wanting to find the correct answer to that question search out Preterism.
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Reviewed by David R. Bess (Charleston, West Virginia), October 25, 2003
Lee Strobel has an excellent work here -- it is one of the most impressive collections of arguments supporting the validity of Christianity I have read. I don't see it as persuasive however, for unbelievers. It offers valuable tools for believers in their interactions with people who have not yet followed Jesus, but by itself it has little to offer critics of Christianity.
Strobel examines the record of the biblical account of Jesus, the person of Jesus himself, and the Resurrection of Jesus. He interviews various experts who all add intellectual support to the truth that Jesus is the Son of God, and that Christianity is based upon absolute truth. These arguments themselves however, will do little to reach most skeptical non-believers.
This book is an excellent tool for Christians who are building loving relationships with non-Christians. In the context of that relationship, a believer can use this volume as a resource in responding to objections raised regarding the Christian faith. Don't just hand this title to a non-believer -- use it as a reference in personally, lovingly leading that individual to Christ.
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