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

Fine unread condition white boards, gold spine and gold spine lettering contained in a fine condition color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Praise for The Case For Christ; List of Other Books by Lee Strobel; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Reopening the Investigation of a Lifetime; Conclusion: The Verdict of History: What Does the Evidence Establish -- and What Does It Mean Today?; List of Citations; Notes; Index and About the Author. "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.- excerpt from the rear outer jacket. "Lee Strobel probes with bulldog-like tenacity the evidence for the truth of biblical Christianity. Believers and agnostics alike will learn from this fast-paced book." - Bruce M. Metzger, Ph.D., Professor of New Testament, Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary . "Lee Strobel asks the questions a tough-minded skeptic would ast. His book is so good I read it out loud to my wife evenings after dinner. Every inquirer should have it." - Phillip E. Johnson, Law Professor, University of California at Berkeley. "This book will become a classic." - Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church. "Utterly fascinating. Truly a unique book which I wholeheartedly recommend." - Ravi Zacharias, Ravi Zacharius Ministries. "If you were a journalist, how would you handle a news story so big it would utterly eclipse all other world events? How thorough would your investigation be? How many hard-hitting questions would you ask? How carefully would you consult with top experts to get detailed, accurate answers? Lee Strobel knows firsthand. It was as an award-winning reporter for the Chicago Tribune and an avowed atheist that he first investigated the greatest news story of all -- the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He presents compelling evidence and expert testimony for the claims of Christianity. As a seasoned journalist with a Yale law background, Strobel systematically tracks down his leads and asks the blunt, tough questions you would want to ask -- questions that can make or break the Christian faith. He refuses contrived, simplistic answers. Instead, he pieces together hard facts through interviews with a dozen of the country's top scholars. The Case for Christ is a provocative and spellbinding read, marshaling expert testimony and persuasive evidence. With unerring instincts, Strobel ferrets out: * Historical Evidence: Do we possess reliable documents concerning the life, teachings and resurrection of Jesus? * Scientific Evidence: Is there archaeological substantiation of the historical accounts about Jesus? DId Jesus perform miracles? * Psychiatric Evidence: Did Jesus really claim to be God? What evidence is there that he fits God's profile? *Fingerprint Evidence: What does prophecy have to say about Jesus? * Other Evidence: Jesus' death, the missing body, eyewitness accounts, and claims of personal encounters. The Case for Christ reads like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction. It's a riveting journey to the truth about the most remarkable event in history: the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And it's a revealing, personal testimony to his power to transform people yet today - even the most case-hardened, cynical journalist." - from the jacket flaps.…