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You see it on all the networks magazine covers: Who is the Real Jesus? Usually, he's not the man they present. Apologist Lee Strobel examines the biblical Jesus, comparing him to the user-friendly version presented by the secular press, the man without the deity. In The Case for the Real Jesus, you'll be armed with the truth to defend Christianity in an increasingly hostile world.

From college classrooms to bestselling books to the Internet, the historic picture of Jesus is under an intellectual onslaught. This fierce attack on the traditional portrait of Christ has confused spiritual seekers and created doubt among many Christians – but can these radical new claims and revisionist theories stand up to sober scrutiny?

"WOW! The Case for the Real Jesus is fantastic. This is a NEEDED book and we're honored to introduce it to Saddleback. This is Lee’s best book ever!"

–Rick Warren

Atheist-turned-Christian Strobel, with four Gold Medallions and other awards, focuses on rediscovering the “real” Jesus, whose identity and message have come under attack in recent years. He addresses six major challenges and claims: that a “different Jesus” is seen in ancient documents that seem as credible as the four canonical gospels; that tampering by the church has damaged the Bible's portrayal of Jesus; that new explanations refute Jesus' resurrection; that Christianity copied pagan religions regarding Jesus; that Jesus didn't fulfill messianic prophecies; and that contemporary people should be able to choose what to believe about Jesus. As with his previous books, Strobel attacks the issues as an investigative journalist, though one with a clear agenda. He searches out experts (including Craig A. Evans and Michael Licona) to refute each objection, offering readers top evangelical scholarship revealed in everyday language while challenging the claims of liberal writers like John Shelby Spong, Bart Ehrman and others. “In the end,” he says, “none of these seemingly daunting challenges turned out to be close calls... they were systematically dismantled by scholars... with facts, logic and evidence.” Evangelical readers will come away with deeper understanding of the various arguments about Jesus. (Sept.) Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information.

"Lee Strobel treats the subject with his usual excellence." — Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox



"…provides solid apologetics attempting to rebut current attacks on the character of Jesus and the ’rampant relativism’ Strobel believes has enveloped our culture….[A]ddresses today’s questions in a captivating style useful for those who are ready for ’solid food’ rather than ’milk.’" — YouthWorker Journal



"A solidly researched book in the series that offers sound apologetics, refuting many of the current challenges regarding the character of Christ. Great for the teacher desiring intellectual reflection." — Youthworker Journal

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Reviewed by Irv Burns (Bloomington, IN), January 13, 2009

Lee Strobel is a gifted writer. This book debunks a lot of the anti-Jesus activity of today. It's a great book on apologetics.

Reviewed by Robert (San antonio), March 19, 2008

this book will mold your mind. It will change everything you know about the bible .All i can say is 5 stars.There are few books I've read that are good and this one is great!Lee Strobel interviews "real" scholarly minds .These people are well decorated beyond compare.All i can say is get yourself a snake because you wont be putting this book down easily. You will have dreams. You will constantly be thinking . This book ranks up there with the best of the best. God bless you all in Jesus mighty name!

Reviewed by Brad Hall (Augusta, GA), March 07, 2008

Although this may not be one of my particular favorites of Strobel's work, it still answers some very important and current claims that need to be settled. While also reinterating on some very important aspects of Christ.

Reviewed by Brad Hall (Augusta, GA), March 04, 2008

Although this may not be one of my particlar favorites of Strobel's work, it still answers some very important and current claims that need to be settled. While also reinterating on some very important aspects of Christ.

Reviewed by Randy Carruthers (Salem, Oregon), February 19, 2008

Strobel has answered the most important current questions about Christ in a manner which the average person can easily understand. He has reinforced the truth that acceptance of the claims of Jesus Christ is not an intellectual problem, but is essentially a moral challenge.

Reviewed by David Telford (Goldendale, WA), September 17, 2007

I've read all of Lee's books and I think this is the best. There are a lot of apologetic books that do not really get to the tough questions. They take a surface approach, and while I generally enjoy them, they do not tackle the toughest questions that skeptics bring up. I was very excited when I read what would be covered. Many of them were tough questions that I knew about, but had never really looked into. I've listened to the audiobook, and you will want the book just for the footnotes. This is a great opening to great scholarship and can easily lead into months of more research to check up on all the things overed.

Reviewed by Bonnie Milchick (Schuylkill Haven, PA), September 10, 2007

Was hoping this would be a book I could share in the workplace but it seems you would need a college education to read and comprehend it. I would have much preferred more common language i.e. smaller words.Not for the unskilled labor force, unfortunately.

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