When i found out that this book had been adapted to the big screen, i finally made the time to read it. There have been those who complain that strobel doesnt interview those who have a case against christ. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus by lee strobel isbn. He is the author of numerous books, including the gold medallion. He would interview, with merciless thoroughness, some of the leading religious scholars of the nation. Strobels tough, pointblank questions make this remarkable book read like a captivating, fastpaced novel.
While more readable than many academic books, the case for christ still holds to an underlying foundation of historical evidence, successfully making the case that faith in jesus is not a leap in. The case for christ by lee strobel goodreads share book. The case for christ is a 2017 american christian drama film directed by jon gunn and written by brian bird, based on a true story that inspired the 1998 book of the same name by lee strobel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is true, but to be fair to the author, he never intended to do this and doesnt purport to. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian.
This book looks at 8 major issues that keep many people from truly accepting christ. His classic, the case for christ, is a perennial favorite which details his. Based on lee strobels bestselling book, this religious. In the case for faith, winner of the gold medallion book award, eight major topics are addressed including doubt, the problem of pain, and the existence of evil. While more readable than many academic books, the case for christ still holds to an underlying foundation of historical evidence, successfully making the case that faith in jesus is not a leap in the dark, but firmly based on a wealth of evidence. Jan 26, 2007 the case for christ may actually start himher on their way toward a life of faith.
So, essentially, he comes with questionsmore the author asks defenders of the case for christ questions skeptics of the case for christ have raised. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for faith, the case for a creator, and the case for grace. Lee strobel has 123 books on goodreads with 312976 ratings. The case for christ, updated and expanded, mass market. Former atheist and chicago tribune journalist lee strobel says yes. Books by lee strobel author of the case for christ goodreads. This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which americas foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that. I am so thankful for this book and for lee strobel, the author.
The case for christ is a collection of interviews that retraces journalist lee strobels journey from skepticism to faith. Apr 07, 2017 the movie the case for christ is released this weekend. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale. The case for miracles, zondervan 2018 professor, christian thought, houston baptist university. He is simply putting out the case for christ, not against. Worst case scenario it will at least provide you an avenue for discussion with your godchild. Mar 27, 2018 lee strobel says miracles still happen today, and shares his newest book, the case for miracles. It bears witness of the savior with precision and power. The uniqueness of jesus featurettefaith stories of scholars interviews for the filmprophecies of the passion featuretteadditional study resources from lee strobel the case for christ, dvd.
Author lee strobel on the case for christ, now a movie. Take our free the case for christ quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Lee strobel lee strobel is the author of books such as the case for christ. Lee strobel biography lee strobel biography and list of works lee strobel books. The movie the case for christ is released this weekend. Author of the case for christ, the case for faith, and the case for a creator. Dec 24, 20 this book had been on my to read list for quite some time, but other books just kept usurping its place. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god.
Strobels book, the case for christ, reflects the result of his investigation. The case for faith is a mustread for those who want to believe in the promise of christianity yet feel hindered by nagging doubts. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing. Lee strobel is the author of books such as the case for christ. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the christian book. The case for christ book by lee strobel thriftbooks. Your book a case for christ, answers allot of my questions and that. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 367 pages and is available in paperback format. Price has taken umbrage at the cavalier manner in which rev. Lee strobel says miracles still happen today, and shares his newest book, the case for miracles. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. He also hosted a television program called faith under fire on pax tv and runs a video. Free download or read online the case for christ pdf epub cases for christianity series book.
With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale, lee has won four gold medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the christian book of the. Lee strobel books biography and list of works author. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus case for. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than twenty books.
The case for christ may actually start himher on their way toward a life of faith. How case for christ author lee strobel fabricated his. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus. This unabridged audio download edition of the eagerly anticipated sequel to lee strobels bestselling he case for christ finds the author investigating the nettlesome issues and doubts of the heart that threaten faith. So, essentially, he comes with questions already made against the case for christ to see how well defenders of the case for christ can. New york times bestselling author lee strobel trains his investigative sights on the hotbutton. The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by lee strobel. His 1998 book, the case for christ, has sold millions of. In this revised and updated bestseller, the case for christ, strobel crossexamines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as cambridge, princeton, and brandeis, asking hardhitting questions and building a captivating case for christ s divinity. Apr 07, 2017 an investigative journalist takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of one of historys biggest mysteries in the case for christ. Buy a cheap copy of the case for christ book by lee strobel. Its a riveting quest for the truth about historys most compelling figure. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity. I read the book for a presentation for youth group, and have pulled it out often since.
Lee strobels most popular book is the case for christ. Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event. Now, in this new sixweek training course, lee and co author mark mittelberg equip believers with practical. The case for christ lee strobel 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. Many evangelicals think of lee strobel as the man who can cure your doubts about their religion. Price exposes and refutes strobels arguments chapterbychapter. Mar 22, 2019 many evangelicals think of lee strobel as the man who can cure your doubts about their religion. The case for christ is absolutely fascinating, and i cannot recommend it highly enough. The book focuses on a case for the book of mormon, brother callister writes, but in one sense the book of mormon does not need a case presented on its behalf. His 1998 book, the case for christ, has sold millions of copies, was made into a 2017 movie by the. Currently he is a teaching pastor at saddleback valley community church in orange county, ca, where he and his wife live, and a board member of the willow creek association. Lee strobel has misrepresented the field of bible scholarship in his book the case for christ. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law.
Pdf the case for christ book cases for christianity free. Leslie strobel was the impetus and the inspiration behind her husband lee strobels bestselling book, the case for christ. Lee strobel books biography and list of works author of. Pdf the case for christ book cases for christianity. A scholar takes a close look at the claims for the historicity of jesus resurrection. The case for christ by lee strobel, 9780310350033, available at book. Even if someone does not find the time to read the entire book though i would encourage people to find the time, the last chapter has a nice summary of the entire book all fourteen chapters and thirteen interviews. An investigative journalist takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of one of historys biggest mysteries in the case for christ. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for faith, the case for christ, and the case for a creator, all of which have been made into documentaries by lionsgate. In the conclusion, strobel makes his appeal to the reader to examine the evidence themselves.
Read author lee strobel on the case for christ, now a movie and more breaking christian news headlines from around the world. In this revised and updated bestseller, the case for christ, strobel. The book consists primarily of interviews between strobel a former legal editor at the chicago tribune and biblical scholars such. Lee strobel spent two years of his life studying, researching, learning. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. I found this book both inspirational and eminently practical. The case for christ is the story of a chicago tribune editor and atheist named lee strobel, who undertakes the task of debunking the myth of christianity after his wifes.
Lee strobels the case for christ family life catholic. In his bestselling book the case for christ, lee strobel retraced his spiritual journey from atheism to faith by showing how the evidence he obtained from experts in the field of history, archaeology, and ancient manuscripts led him to the verdict that jesus truly was the son of god. Nyt bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for faith, etc his latest. How case for christ author lee strobel fabricated his bestselling. His classic, the case for christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to christianity. Retracing his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith, lee strobel, former. So, essentially, he comes with questions already made against the case for christ to see how well defenders of the case for christ can take them down. The case for christ book summarizes lees interviews with thirteen evangelical christian scholarscraig blomberg, bruce metzger. With the dramatic scenario of an investigative journalist pursuing his leads, lee strobel uses his experience as a chicago tribune reporter to interview experts about the evidence for christ from the fields of science, philosophy, and history. If there were weaknesses in the case for christianityand he was sure there werehe would find them. Jb the author asks defenders of the case for christ questions skeptics of the case for christ have raised.