The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 304 pages
• Published by: Zondervan September 1, 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0310209307
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0310209300
• Book Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 8.8 ounces

Product 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.

Product Review
A Seasoned Journalist Chases Down the Biggest Story in History The Project: Determine if there’s credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God. The Reporter: Lee Strobel, educated at Yale Law School, award-winning former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune—with a background of atheism. The Experts: A dozen scholars, with doctorates from Cambridge, Princeton, Brandeis, and other top-flight institutions, who are recognized authorities on Jesus. The Story: Retracing his own spiritual journey, Strobel cross-examines the experts with tough, point-blank questions: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual historical event? . . .

This remarkable book 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. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ -- Publisher

Reader Reviews
Strobel makes a strong and profound case that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. By basing his book on literary fact and historical data, Strobel allows for the existence of Jesus Christ and his deity to be explored without relying on the "gift of faith." Strobel's personal testimony brought tears to my eyes. How can a man who sought to disprove Christianity at the beginning of his book become a man who loves and trust Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It simple, the facts in this book point towards Christ's deity and are well-supported. Then you factor in God (as Strobel puts it: believe + receive = become) and you have the Christian-Lee Strobel. Strobel makes a convincing argument that Christ, the man, existed and walked the earth by interviewing scholars who are world renown for their vast knowledge on the historical records of Christianity. I encourage Christians and non-Christians alike to read this book. For the Christian, like myself, it further strengthens your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. For the non-Christian it might just change your life, just like Lee Strobel's life was.