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398 reviews for:
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Lee Strobel
3.93 AVERAGE
398 reviews for:
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Lee Strobel
3.93 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Strobel lays out a basic apologetic for Christianity in a way that is semi-interesting. I did enjoy reading about what many prominent theologians and scholars have to say when defending the faith. However, it lacked the other side of the arguments. I would have loved to have some atheist scholars have rebuttals or something. Strobel tried his best to play devils advocate, but it ultimately fell short.
I really want to give this book 4 stars, but I'm opting for 5 because it changed my mind on the historical accuracy of the gospels.
Strobel uses experienced argumentative skills to lay out a solid case for the existence of Christ and the accuracy of the resurrection. Although I can't get around the resurrection being true on the grounds that resurrection is scientifically impossible, I was convinced of several other historical accuracies which I previously dismissed:
1. Jesus did exist. We can be as sure of this or more as we can any other historical figure of the past, such as Julius Ceasar.
2. The early church did not adjust or edit the bible to suit their purposes.
The history of the bible, learning about who wrote which gospels and when they were published, and the advances we have made in archaeology confirming the accuracy of the bible over and over again is fascinating. I learned a lot from this book and I'm glad I read it.
Strobel uses experienced argumentative skills to lay out a solid case for the existence of Christ and the accuracy of the resurrection. Although I can't get around the resurrection being true on the grounds that resurrection is scientifically impossible, I was convinced of several other historical accuracies which I previously dismissed:
1. Jesus did exist. We can be as sure of this or more as we can any other historical figure of the past, such as Julius Ceasar.
2. The early church did not adjust or edit the bible to suit their purposes.
The history of the bible, learning about who wrote which gospels and when they were published, and the advances we have made in archaeology confirming the accuracy of the bible over and over again is fascinating. I learned a lot from this book and I'm glad I read it.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
I may have an earlier edition of the book, but I think a few of its criticisms would carry through to current editions. Firstly, no female academics were interviewed - is it possible that there was not a single New Testament history scholar worth interviewing at the time this was written? Perhaps. But it's not likely. Secondly, do yourself a favour and skip all of the journalistic story lead-ins and the beginning of each chapter. They don't really add anything. Finally, every chapter follows the same format, almost to the very sentence in some cases. It gets clunky to read after a bit, and you can tell the author is more practiced at writing articles than books.
All that said, its content is very interesting and worthwhile. You may have heard some of it in christian historical 'apologetics' such as Undeceptions. It will increase your intellectual understanding of the christian faith, whether that is your own faith or not.
All that said, its content is very interesting and worthwhile. You may have heard some of it in christian historical 'apologetics' such as Undeceptions. It will increase your intellectual understanding of the christian faith, whether that is your own faith or not.
Solid apologetics book, investigating the person of Jesus as one would investigate a crime.
challenging
informative
Great book to recommend to people searching for logic to back up the Christian faith!
After witnessing his wife going through a profound change following Christ, this journalist made it his quest to debunk the roots of Christianity. His investigation had led him to the conclusion that it would take much more faith to be a atheist than being a Christ follower. Enjoyed his interviews with authors and professors in the matter.
Listening to a Case for Christ eventually compares to a morning routine: brushing one's teeth, putting on clothes, and all the other regularities completed before one begins the day.
The only reason I am deducting a star is based on the book being too routine, with not enough spice to really keep things moving; its routine is too predictable and eventually wears on the ears by about the 80% portion of the book.
Thus stated, there is lots of evidence in here that points to Jesus Christ as existent.
There are also many reviewers that feel it necessary to 1 star this book book because Strobel did not interview atheist scholars. We are always entitled to our opinion, and I disagree with this notion.
My only rebuttal here is the following: if you were going to purchase an Apple product, would you go to the Microsoft store to learn more about Apple? I don't think so. Strobel is converting from atheist to Christian. Strobel was also a Microsoft user all his life; he already knows some of the major arguments for atheism, which is why I found it unnecessary for him to explore experts in the atheism belief system. This is a book that is, in essence, is about proving a case for Jesus. Going to the atheist side (or, to the Microsoft store) would do nothing to prove the case for Christ other than offer counter arguments. Strobel is not trying to counter atheism or use atheism to counter Jesus. Strobel is trying to excavate evidence for Jesus. In essence, Strobel interviews the CEO of Apple, by asking questions about products. He then goes to the CFO of Apple, and then questions him or her about "why the iPhone no longer includes a charger and headphones?" He goes straight to scholars and people that have debated about Jesus and his evidence to find answers to his questions. To me, it doesn't seem logical for Strobel to go to the Microsoft Store when he is looking for answers about Apple.
The only reason I am deducting a star is based on the book being too routine, with not enough spice to really keep things moving; its routine is too predictable and eventually wears on the ears by about the 80% portion of the book.
Thus stated, there is lots of evidence in here that points to Jesus Christ as existent.
There are also many reviewers that feel it necessary to 1 star this book book because Strobel did not interview atheist scholars. We are always entitled to our opinion, and I disagree with this notion.
My only rebuttal here is the following: if you were going to purchase an Apple product, would you go to the Microsoft store to learn more about Apple? I don't think so. Strobel is converting from atheist to Christian. Strobel was also a Microsoft user all his life; he already knows some of the major arguments for atheism, which is why I found it unnecessary for him to explore experts in the atheism belief system. This is a book that is, in essence, is about proving a case for Jesus. Going to the atheist side (or, to the Microsoft store) would do nothing to prove the case for Christ other than offer counter arguments. Strobel is not trying to counter atheism or use atheism to counter Jesus. Strobel is trying to excavate evidence for Jesus. In essence, Strobel interviews the CEO of Apple, by asking questions about products. He then goes to the CFO of Apple, and then questions him or her about "why the iPhone no longer includes a charger and headphones?" He goes straight to scholars and people that have debated about Jesus and his evidence to find answers to his questions. To me, it doesn't seem logical for Strobel to go to the Microsoft Store when he is looking for answers about Apple.