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The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Lee Strobel
3.94 AVERAGE
404 reviews for:
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Lee Strobel
3.94 AVERAGE
This book was phenomenal, life-changing, and my new favorite piece of Christian apologetic literature.
Once I started reading, I couldn't stop; it was different from any type of non-fiction I'd ever read, not only due to Strobel's intriguing style but also because of how applicable the knowledge was to my own faith. I'd read The Case for Christ for Kids as a child, so most of the arguments weren't new, but the evidence behind them all floored me in the original. Never has my faith seemed so real or so dependable. I read the last chapters with the goofiest grin on my face as all the evidence came together and Strobel's arguments connected to form a metanarrative that backed every part of the gospels. This book has changed the way I deal with apologetics and faith; now that I know with such defendable certainty that Jesus is who he says he is, I'm no longer afraid to voice my beliefs and act upon them. I knew He was real before... but after being presented with such compelling evidence, I'm absolutely convinced.
Don't get me wrong--this book is not 100% comprehensive. He says so himself--he hasn't covered every nuance or addressed every argument. He encourages readers to look into things themselves if they doubt. This evidence demands a verdict, however, to quote another famous apologetics author. Do your research and find one for yourself; this is one fight in which you cannot choose a middle ground.
Once I started reading, I couldn't stop; it was different from any type of non-fiction I'd ever read, not only due to Strobel's intriguing style but also because of how applicable the knowledge was to my own faith. I'd read The Case for Christ for Kids as a child, so most of the arguments weren't new, but the evidence behind them all floored me in the original. Never has my faith seemed so real or so dependable. I read the last chapters with the goofiest grin on my face as all the evidence came together and Strobel's arguments connected to form a metanarrative that backed every part of the gospels. This book has changed the way I deal with apologetics and faith; now that I know with such defendable certainty that Jesus is who he says he is, I'm no longer afraid to voice my beliefs and act upon them. I knew He was real before... but after being presented with such compelling evidence, I'm absolutely convinced.
Don't get me wrong--this book is not 100% comprehensive. He says so himself--he hasn't covered every nuance or addressed every argument. He encourages readers to look into things themselves if they doubt. This evidence demands a verdict, however, to quote another famous apologetics author. Do your research and find one for yourself; this is one fight in which you cannot choose a middle ground.
A great book for those who doubt their faith. And for anyone who does not believe at all - your life will change if you read this. I challenge you to do it. Do you dare..?!
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I don't feel that it proves that Christianity is true, but it was an interesting read, nevertheless.
Strobel's most well-known book stating the Case for Christ from a journalist's perspective.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
After finishing The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd, it sent me down a path of asking: how did the books of the Bible that were chosen as "canon" get that distinction and why? My first place to turn was in my own library, and I remember reading The Case for Christ in a Gospels class in college. This book was as I remembered: an intro to the topic of the validity of Jesus, with information about the gospels (and books of the NT in general), historical proof and accuracy, archaeology, and philosophical questions surrounding Christianity.
While this certainly isn't an all-encompassing book, it whets the appetite to dig deeper. The author interviews one scholar per question he has (which, as a historian, I want more than just one person giving me what *they've* studied), but also includes a list of sources for further reading if you're interested in learning more. This was helpful as I'm sure those sources would lead you to other sources, etc., etc. The only other thing I was disappointed with was the lack of women's voices. He interviewed not one woman scholar, and he included maybe a handful of women in his references or "further reading" lists at the ends of his chapters. I feel like consultation with women in these academic areas would have immensely deepened the knowledge presented.
I'm glad I re-read this. It has helped bolster my faith again through logic and observation of primary sources/documentation during a time when I've felt burned out on religion and the church as an institution. I don't know that my uncle, an atheist, would be won over by this book if I handed it to him, but I think it would certainly make him think a little bit more about his beliefs, which is important and necessary for anyone to do at some point in his/her life.
While this certainly isn't an all-encompassing book, it whets the appetite to dig deeper. The author interviews one scholar per question he has (which, as a historian, I want more than just one person giving me what *they've* studied), but also includes a list of sources for further reading if you're interested in learning more. This was helpful as I'm sure those sources would lead you to other sources, etc., etc. The only other thing I was disappointed with was the lack of women's voices. He interviewed not one woman scholar, and he included maybe a handful of women in his references or "further reading" lists at the ends of his chapters. I feel like consultation with women in these academic areas would have immensely deepened the knowledge presented.
I'm glad I re-read this. It has helped bolster my faith again through logic and observation of primary sources/documentation during a time when I've felt burned out on religion and the church as an institution. I don't know that my uncle, an atheist, would be won over by this book if I handed it to him, but I think it would certainly make him think a little bit more about his beliefs, which is important and necessary for anyone to do at some point in his/her life.
I read this book 10 years ago when I was just beginning to be serious about my faith in Christ. It confirmed my faith and belief then. Reading it again 10 years later after growing in my faith and belief and experiences from my Christian life has given me a whole new understanding as to why I believe. Excellent book for those questioning if Jesus truly was who so many say he is. Lee gives a well documented book with tons of other resources to follow up on. Great book, to reference when talking to skeptics!
A little over my head, but very interesting and informative!