“Should be called the mistake for christ…” This is a horribly written book, with contradictions within chapters, and no fact checking done.

Take these two quotes from chapter three:

“And this is something else that favors the New Testament. We have copies commencing within a couple of generations of the originals, whereas in the case of other ancient texts, maybe five, eight, or ten centuries elapsedbetween the original and the earliest surviving copy.”

Then later talking about the earliest found fragments(not even full copies),

“The most significant…contains portions of the four gospels and the book of Acts, and it dates from the third century.”

Wait, didn’t he say that they had copies of the documents from a couple of generations removed from the originals! His earlier dating of the originals was WAAAAY earlier than most experts(year 40). That would make these earliest portions from over 160 years after the originals. Those are a long couple of generations!

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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.

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. Now, in The Case for 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. Written in the style of a blockbuster investigative report, 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 for 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.


A Journalist’s Quest for the Truth
“In light of the convincing facts I had learned during my investigation, in the face of this overwhelming avalanche of evidence in the case for Christ, the great irony was this: it would require much more faith for me to maintain my atheism than to trust in Jesus of Nazareth!” ~ pg. 265

“The Case for Christ” is quite an experience. If you read this book as an unbeliever the facts presented may lead you to a deeper understanding of Jesus and his mission. If you read this book as a Christian, your faith will be strengthened.

Lee Strobel was an atheist for most of his life until he began researching the life of Jesus Christ. In this book he challenges leading scholars with objections he had as a skeptic. His questions are hard-hitting and precise. In turn, the scholars present convincing arguments that are intellectual as well as heartfelt. Some of the questions he asks include:

Can the biographies of Jesus be trusted?

Is there credible evidence for Jesus in history?

Is Jesus really the Son of God?

Does Jesus match the identity of the Messiah?

Was Jesus seen alive after his crucifixion?

If you have any doubts about the validity of the New Testament, this book puts them to rest. Did Jesus really die on the cross and how could the resurrection be true? Lee Strobel investigates every aspect of Jesus’ life and comes away with some startling facts and brilliant conclusions.

I love the way this book is written. As a journalist, Lee Strobel knows how to ask the right questions. His conversations with prominent scholars are the highlight of the book. I was amazed at the depth of knowledge these scholars possess.

I think this book can be enjoyed by atheists and Christians. I personally found this book to be exciting, informative and very well researched. Reading “The Case for Christ” could affect your life in a very positive way. It could also help you determine your eternal future. This is a book you will want to buy for all your friends!

~The Rebecca Review

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Well written, but extremely biased and lacks support for claims.
I’m an aspiring Theravada Buddhist that has a family background steeped in Roman Catholicism; albeit, I keep an open mind when it comes to culture and theology (as with all things).

I was given this book by a personal friend of my mothers who happens to be a minister at a local church. Also having a keen interest in history, I will admit when I saw the title and the author’s credentials it sparked my curiousity and hunger for knowledge. I’m always looking to challenge my belief system!

Once I began reading, it actually reaffirmed my skeptical opinions on the accuracy of the bible and Christianity in general. Some of the claims in the book are absolutely ridiculous and provide absolutely no solid evidence to support them (opinions are not proper evidence)! Some of the claims, such as the author claiming The New Testament is the most accurately translated ancient text in the world; are absolutely atrocious. Another red flag for me was when the author mentions a theory in one of John Allegro’s literary works and basically states how ridiculous it is; but does absolutely nothing to explain WHY John Allegro’s theory is wrong! When I read this, I couldn’t help but think this literary work would not have withstood most of college level history professor’s grading systems; albeit, Strobel’s book is very well written…it fails to provide any evidence to support most of the claims made.

On the positive side, the overwhelming Christian and Western Theological bias will very much appeal to individuals with an already unwaivering faith in Chrisitian theology. And, as others have stated, will serve as an excellent primer to Sunday worship. Just don’t expect to convert any skeptics without any factual evidence to support most of the claims in the text. Ultimately, PhD or not, Christian theologians OPINIONS on Biblical matters do not equate to hard, factual evidence. You know what they say, opinions are like…well, you know….more info

Solid Investigative Historical Journalism
Lee Strobel argues that the disciples of Jesus had nothing to gain except criticism, ostracism, and martyrdom, yet they proclaimed what they saw and experienced. Rather than renounce the Truth, they laid their lives down. Strobel tracked down scholars who verified the authenticity of the earliest teachings in Christianity. The quest for evidence led him to become a follower of Jesus as the only rational choice.

The work of Dr. James Strange is cited. Nazareth is described by him as a very small place, about sixty acres, with a maximum population of about four hundred and eighty at the time of Jesus’ birth. With precision, prophecies about the Messiah coming from Nazareth are given hundreds of years beforehand. He grew up in Nazareth, but was born in another small village, Bethlehem. Both were foretold centuries earlier.

Jesus made claims not made by any other religious leader. “Muhammad offered no publicly miraculous signs to certify anything,” Strobel quotes J. P. Moreland as saying. One scholar after another had his faith strengthened by investigating the evidence. Strobel ties in the intellectual with the emotional in case after case. …more info