"The Case for Christ" by: Lee Strobel

 Recommended Age: 17+

303 pages

Description: 

Is there credible proof that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God? In The Case for Christ, Lee Strobel, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune and New York Times bestselling author, retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism to faith and builds a captivating case for Christ's divinity.

In this revised and updated edition of The Case for Christ, Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools such as Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis, asking hard-hitting questions--and taking a deeper look at the evidence from the fields of science, philosophy, and history.

In his comprehensive investigation, Strobel doesn't shy away from challenging questions, including:

  • How reliable is the New Testament?
  • Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible?
  • Is Jesus who he said he was?
  • Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?
  • What does all of the evidence point to--and what does it mean today?

Winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award and twice nominated for the Christian Book of the Year Award, The Case for Christ has been adapted into a major motion picture and has now sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

This edition includes scores of revisions and additions, including updated material on archaeological and manuscript discoveries, fresh recommendations for further study, and an interview with the author that tells dramatic stories about the book's impact, provides behind-the-scenes information, and responds to critiques of the book by skeptics.

Strobel's thorough examination 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. Discover The Case for Christ today.

 

My Rating: 5/5

I had heard so many things about this book but had never read it for myself until now. I really enjoyed it! Strobel is honest and clear in his doubts and the answers he receives concerning the life of Jesus Christ. I would highly recommend reading this!
 

Things to be aware of in "The Case for Christ"

Language:

- 4 forms of "dam*ed" or "dam*ation" (all in a biblical sense)

Violence:

- Many mentions of suicide
- Many different murder cases are discussed as well as other means of dying (in some cases, there are detailed descriptions: stabbing, shooting, hanging, etc.) I understand the reasoning behind this, but there were a few times where I was uncomfortable reading this. This aspect would be the one thing hindering me from recommending this book to everyone.
- The crucifixion is explained in detail (sensitive readers may have an especially difficult time with chapter 11)
 

Romantic Content:

- Sex is mentioned.

Additional Notes:

- Mentions of hypnotists
- Mentions of wine and intoxication
- Marijuana is brought up (in an interview) 

 

Links to the book: Amazon and Goodreads 

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