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The Case for Christ

A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
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The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel is a compelling exploration where the author, a former atheist and investigative journalist, sets out on a quest to examine the historical and factual evidence surrounding the life of Jesus Christ. Strobel employs his journalistic skills to interview experts across various fields, investigating the credibility of the New Testament accounts, archaeological findings, and historical records. The narrative is crafted in an engaging manner, inviting readers to delve into the evidence and arguments about who Jesus is, making it both a spiritual and intellectual journey.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the intersection of faith and science, as it unravels historical and logical arguments supporting Christian beliefs. It offers a journalistic exploration into the evidence for Jesus Christ, making it a compelling read for those seeking to examine spiritual claims with a critical eye.

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With the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his leads, Lee Strobel uses his experience as a Chicago Tribune reporter 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 Christian Book of the Year Award.

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Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God In The Case for ChristLee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity.

In this revised and updated edition of The Case for Christ, Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis, asking hard-hitting questions--and taking a deeper look at the evidence from the fields of science, philosophy, and history.

In his comprehensive investigation, Strobel doesn't shy away from challenging questions, including:

  • How reliable is the New Testament
  • Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible
  • Is Jesus who he said he was
  • Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event
  • What does all of the evidence point to--and what does it mean today

 

Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and twice nominated for the Christian Book of the Year Award, The Case for Christ has been adapted into a major motion picture and has now sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

This edition includes scores of revisions and additions, including updated material on archaeological and manuscript discoveries, fresh recommendations for further study, and an interview with the author that tells dramatic stories about the book's impact, provides behind-the-scenes information, and responds to critiques of the book by skeptics.

Strobel's thorough examination reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction: it's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. Discover The Case for Christ today.

Praise for The Case for Christ:

"Nobody knows how to sift truth from fiction like an experienced investigative reporter, or to argue a case like someone trained at Yale Law School. Lee Strobel brings both qualifications to this remarkable book. In addition to his own tremendous testimony as atheist-turned-Christian, the author marshals the irrefutable depositions of recognized "expert witnesses" to build his ironclad case for Jesus Christ. The Case for Christ sets a new standard among existing contemporary apologetics."

--D. James Kennedy, PhD, senior minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

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    "My road to atheism was paved by science...but, ironically, so was my later journey to God." — Lee Strobel During his academic years, Lee Strobel became convinced that God was outmoded, a belief that coloured his ensuing career as an award-winning journalist at the Chicago Tribune. Science had made the idea of a Creator irrelevant — or so Strobel thought....
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    Did Jesus of Nazareth really rise from the dead? Of the many world religions, only one claims that its founder returned from the grave. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very cornerstone of Christianity. But a dead man coming back to life? In our sophisticated age, when myth has given way to science, who can take such a claim...
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  • The Case for Christ
    Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity.In this revised and updated edition of The Case for Christ, Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates...
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    Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity. In this revised and updated edition of The Case...
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  • The Case for Christ Movie Edition
    The quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. Now a major motion picture, The Case for Christ chronicles Lee Strobel's spiritual journey from atheism and former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune to faith in Jesus Christ. In this perennial classic of Christian apologetics, Strobel hunts for the truth about Jesus, his life and resurrection, cross-examining a dozen...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310350033

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Zondervan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Lee Strobel was the award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and is the best-selling author of The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for a Creator, and The Case for Grace. With a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale, Lee has won four Gold Medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the Christian Book of the Year. He serves as Professor of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University. Visit Lee's website at: leestrobel.com

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    The quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. Now a major motion picture, The Case for Christ chronicles Lee Strobel's spiritual journey from atheism and former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune to faith in Jesus Christ. In this perennial classic of Christian apologetics, Strobel hunts for the truth about Jesus, his life and resurrection, cross-examining a dozen...
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  • The Case for Heaven
    Bestselling and award-winning author Lee Strobel interviews experts about the evidence for the afterlife and offers credible answers to the most provocative questions about what happens when we die, near-death experiences, heaven, and hell. We all want to know what awaits us on the other side of death, but is there any reliable evidence that there is life after death?...
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    It's no coincidence that one of the most asked questions on any search engine is: "Is God real?" When life feels overwhelming, we want to know if there really is a deity who loves us, knows us, and cares about what happens to us. Join investigative journalist and former atheist Lee Strobel on a quest to determine whether we can...
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