The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus Paperback – 7 Aug. 1998

Having debated aspects of theology, science and evolution with creationists and Christians, I have been told numerous times that this will be the book that will make me see Jesus in a different light and convince me of his divinity and resurrection. I expected that the book would see Lee Strobel visiting the Holy Lands, investigating ancient texts and artefacts, and generally immersing himself in the history of the region. But no... he never leaves the US. The book sees Strobel, who starts as an agnostic, interviewing 12 or 13 scholars about different aspects of Jesus' life. And these scholars are all firm believers in God, Jesus being the son of God (or a human incarnation of God) and the resurrection. It's a bit like investigating whether Michael Jackson was the greatest entertainer ever and interviewing 12 life-long members of the Michael Jackson fan club. Guess what the conclusion will be.Okay, there was some information that I didn't know about some historical sources, and a few moments where I paused for thought and even re-evaluated what I thought I knew (e.g. the common mantra that the gospels were written many decades after Jesus' alleged death). However, Strobel (who is supposed to be a hard-nosed investigative journalist who delves into the details) seems to be the most easily-convinced man in history. By the middle of the book he's talking about God as if it's a given that God exists.The interviewees are clearly experts in the their fields, but they spew an enormous amount of conjecture. 95% of their source of knowledge is from the gospels - they do a good job of spinning their assertions that everything in the gospels is 100% reliable (even though the many contradictions are discussed at length) but personally I was left with the same doubts as before... if the gospels are based on a story which has been hugely embellished and exaggerated, and borrows elements from other mythical stories, then all of their arguments crumble without much prodding.Ultimately it's quite a boring read... by the time you get to the 8th interviewee and - guess what - he's a God-believing Biblical studies PhD too, you know how the conversation is going to proceed and what Strobel's conclusion will be.

Lots of long reviews here, so I'll keep it short here. This is, without a doubt, the most important book I have ever read. The evidence is clear, even to skeptics like me, accustomed to reasoned argument and accepting the evidence regardless of where it leads. If the claims of Christ are true, then it really is imperative that you make a decision in respect of them. Read this book. Then make YOUR decision ..... for or against ! Don't listen to what others say. This is YOUR decision, so it is imperative that you have good evidence on which to make it. This book provides that, and on that basis, I made MY decision ...... PRO Christ !

I am a Catholic Christian who acknowledges Jesus Christ in my every day life but my old Christian faith was based on tradition not fact. This book has opened a whole new understanding of my faith through historically, spiritually and factually answering many questions, the answers to which I took for granted. Now I know why I believe, unequivocally, that Jesus Christ is God incarnate and alive in our world today and open to those who will accept him into their lives. Even as a Christian this book has given me a whole new meaning to my life.

This book changed my life when I first read it over 20 years ago. It turned me from a skeptic into a believer. Lee starts out to disprove the bible and history of Jesus and who he was.It’s factual, presents real proof and any skeptic would be hard pushed to argue with provable facts. Easy to digest and really fascinating. I bought this second-have copy for my partner who is mostly skeptical of the stories in the bible.Whether you are already a Christian, a skeptic, curious or want answers I can’t recommend it enough.

I think the best of this book are the interviews by leading scholars, historians and philosophers. The added journalistic experiences is a plus but this is not an journalistic book. Is something else, so don't expect it to be.Even though he tries to argue against it, I would of liked to see a bit more oposition against the case.I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking to Christianity as well as any Christian who wants to learn how much evidence there is for the case of Jesus's resurrection.4 stars for the job of putting all the evidence together And making it easy to read.

I’ve just finished reading The Case For Christ(which I bought the book after buying the film)Matthew 22:37Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'As we must love God with our minds too; to be knowledgeable and logical thinkers (which to be theological & apologetics- like Lee Strobel is)The Case For Christ definitely tells the testimony of Lee Strobel and how through logical understanding came to know that Jesus IS by all logical understanding: The Son Of God