This 67page guide for the case for christ by lee strobel includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 14 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. 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. Find books like the case for christ from the worlds largest community of readers. The case for christ soundtrack licensed to youtube by. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree from yale. Free download or read online the case for christ pdf epub cases for christianity series book. The case for christ, updated and expanded, mass market. 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 unexpected conversion. The case for christ is written with a touch of wit and elements of a fastpaced fictional thriller, along with the exacting detail of an investigative scholarreporter.
This is true, but to be fair to the author, he never intended to do this and doesnt purport to. The case for christ is absolutely fascinating, and i cannot recommend it highly enough. His classic, the case for christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to christianity. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus case for series for students. Lee strobels most popular book is the case for christ. Cd baby sync publishing, and 2 music rights societies. The case for jesus by brant pitre is a short introduction to historical apologetics. Ostensibly, lees intent is to save his wife from getting sucked into what he fears may be a cult. An investigative journalist takes it upon himself to get to the bottom of one of historys biggest mysteries in the case for christ. A journalist investigates the toughest objections to christianity, strobel replies to doubts about. Strobel asks one thing of each reader remain unbiased in your examination of the evidence.
Aug 30, 2014 over time the evidence began to point to the previously unthinkable. Its thorough, direct, comprehensive, organized, and unapologetic. The case for christ reads like a captivating, fastpaced novel. 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 year. Price exposes and refutes strobels arguments chapterbychapter. Over time the evidence began to point to the previously unthinkable. When i was a young christian seeking answers to questions of faith and struggling with challenges to my beliefs, the case for christ was the first recommendation i received that seemed like it might fit the bill. The case for christ reasons to believe in the reality of.
Written at a lay level, pitre discusses a number of common historical objections to the christian faith, and demonstrates why the christian story as found in the four gospels is trustworthy. 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. Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. The case for christ book summarizes lees interviews with thirteen evangelical christian scholars craig blomberg, bruce metzger, edwin yamauchi, john mcray, gregory boyd, ben witherington iii, gary collins, d. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than twenty books. In the first section strobel investigates what he calls the record.
A crossexamination of lee strobels the case for christ 2001 by earl doherty off site doherty critiques strobels book, in order to expose the fallacy, distortion of evidence, and basic misrepresentation inherent in the case for christian orthodoxy as presented by this consortium of reactionary scholarly opinion. 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. In the case for jesus, brant pitre taps into the wells of christian scripture, history, and tradition to ask and answer a number of questions, as the case for jesus shows, recent discoveries in new testament scholarship, as well as neglected evidence from ancient manuscripts and the early church fathers, together have the potential. The case for christ records lee strobels attempt to determine if theres credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus.
Is there credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god. Pdf the case for christ book cases for christianity. 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. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus unabridged audio book on cd. Carson, louis lapides, alexander metherell, william lane craig, gary habermas, and j. In the end, judge the evidence for yourself, acting as the lone juror 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. Later on, lee tells leslie about it, and leslie recommends that lee write a book about it.
A new testament scholar refutes the reverend lee strobel. The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by lee strobel. A new testament scholar refutes the reverend lee strobel robert m price, frank r. Pdf the case for christ book cases for christianity free. The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes christian.
Based upon the goldmedallion awardwinning bestseller, the case for christ documents lee strobels journey from atheism to faith through his twoyear investigation of. A journalist investigates scientific evidence that points toward god case for. Lee strobel has 163 books on goodreads with 312344 ratings. 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. Lee strobel spent two years of his life studying, researching, learning everything he could in order to disprove the resurrection and deity of. The book consists primarily of interviews between strobel a former legal editor at the chicago tribune and biblical scholars such. He is simply putting out the case for christ, not against. Based on lee strobels bestselling book, this religious. Book summary of the case for christ by lee strobel. What strobel tries to do, i believe, is play the devils advocate. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. This book had been on my to read list for quite some time, but other books just kept usurping its place.
Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event. 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. Goodreads members who liked the case for christ also liked. A journalist investigates the toughest objections to christianity case for. This book should likewise be useful to those who already rely on christ because it presents numerous debates as well as appointments by those opposed to belief in christ. The epilogue shows that lee became a bestselling author and that both his children have become the writers of christian books too. The case for christ book summarizes lees interviews with thirteen evangelical christian scholarscraig blomberg, bruce metzger, edwin yamauchi, john mcray, gregory boyd, ben witherington iii, gary collins, d. This special movie edition of the case for christ includes the updated and expanded version of the book released fall of 2016, with fresh new archaeological and manuscript evidence, plus a. He interviews a host of experts along three lines of evidence. Back cover promises of taking on big issues like the reliability of the new testament, the historical evidence for jesus, and the reasons for believing in the resurrection appealed to. Lee strobel has misrepresented the field of bible scholarship in his book the case for christ. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus unabridged audio book on mp3cd.
Strobels tough, pointblank questions make this remarkable book read like a captivating, fastpaced novel. Lee strobel spent two years of his life studying, researching, learning everything he could in order to disprove the resurrection and deity of christ. 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. Its a riveting quest for the truth about historys most compelling figure. 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 songs inspired by the original motion picture. Price has taken umbrage at the cavalier manner in which rev. Stunned by his findings, he organized the evidence into a book he entitled, the case for christ, which has won the gold medallion book award for excellence. Moreland in which they defend their views regarding the historical reliability of the new testament. With a journalism degree from the university of missouri and a master of studies in law degree. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus case for. 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.
Not content to merely take someones word for it, strobel used his journalism and law training to track down and agressively interview experts on christ and the christian faith. When i found out that this book had been adapted to the big screen, i finally made the time to read it. Jb the author asks defenders of the case for christ questions skeptics of the case for christ have raised. Apr 07, 2017 based upon the goldmedallion awardwinning bestseller, the case for christ documents lee strobels journey from atheism to faith through his twoyear investigation of the bible and the. Lee strobel says miracles still happen today, and shares his newest book, the case for miracles. The case for christ is a collection of interviews that retraces journalist lee strobels journey from skepticism to faith. He is the author of numerous books, including the gold medallion winners the case for christ and the case for 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. 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. Bluray dvd playable in north america except greenland, central america, south america, japan, north korea, south korea, taiwan, hong kong and southeast asia.
He is the author of numerous books, including the gold medallion. There have been those who complain that strobel doesnt interview those who have a case against christ. In the final scene, lee goes to his typewriter and titles the book the case for christ. The film stars mike vogel, erika christensen, faye dunaway and robert forster, and follows an atheist journalist who looks to disprove his wifes christian faith. Lee strobel chronicles his 2month spiritual journey as he seeks to learn the truth about the case for christ.