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.
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
