The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus |
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| Title: | The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus |
| Author: | Lee Strobel |
| Publisher: | Zondervan |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 01 September, 1998 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0310209307 / 9780310209300 |
| List Price: | $14.99 |
| You Save: | $4.80 |
| Amazon Price: | $10.19 |
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Product Description
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.
Amazon.com Review
The Case for Christ records Lee Strobel's attempt to "determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God." The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.
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Customer Reviews:
• Good Book-maked My Faith Stronger
21 February, 2010
I enjoyed the book. Strobel gives you more evidence that Jesus is the true Christ.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Very Pleased
16 March, 2010
I was very pleased with this book. I'll keep it in my permanent library. It arrived in a timely manner and was in good condition. Thanks, B.Rudd
- Amazon Customer Review
• Exactly What The Title Says, And Nothing More
26 February, 2010
Strobel begins this book by asking the reader to be "as a jury member," open to possibility and free of predispositions. He then proceeds to present his arguments just as an attorney would; 1, he only presents information that supports his case, and 2, he never asks a question that he doesn't already know the answer to.
While this may appear to be a solid way of presenting an argument, it will only appeal to those who have already accepted Strobel's conclusions, or those who have never asked serious questions about their beliefs and explored what other sources have to say about the basis of faith.
The book follows a basic structure. In Part 1, Strobel attempts to establish a foundation for the story of Jesus by establishing the authenticity and reliability of the synoptic gospels. The is necessary because Parts 2 and 3 rely entirely on the story of Jesus as told in the synoptic gospels. Unfortunately, Strobel does not adequately secure his arguments in Part 1. This is because of two critical flaws in his methods. First, he introduces questions from skeptics, gets simple answers from his interviewees, but never seeks counter arguments from someone with an opposing viewpoint. Secondly, he automatically accepts any answer he gets, regardless of the amount of subjective interpretation or presupposition it requires.
Here is the simple example of Strobel's "investigate reporting" skills that appear frequently in the book.
Strobel: "I understand what you're saying, but what about 1, 2, and 3?"
Interviewee: "Oh well that's not really an issue when you consider 1, 2, and 3 in the context of A, B, and C."
Strobel: "Ok, well that makes sense."
No counterargument. No challenge. Just a string of simple strawmen that won't impress anyone who has seen that actual counterarguments to these positions.
The book is exactly what the title says it is, "The Case for Christ"... emphasis on the word "for." The only reader that will enjoy this book is probably a christian who has mild questions about their own faith and is seeking some kind of affirmation or reinforcement of their own beliefs.
If you have serious questions and want objective answers, believer or not, look elsewhere.
- Amazon Customer Review
• The Case For Christ
23 February, 2010
A wonderful book that helps anyone who has doubts about who Christ is, realize that he is the Son of God. Very well written, documented and interesing to read.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Awesome Book!
14 March, 2010
This book is well thought out, well written, and has great content. I really liked everything about it...
- Amazon Customer Review
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