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Lee Strobel

The Case For Christ

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel follows his investigative journey to verify the claims of Christianity after his wife converts to the faith. Through interviews with a dozen theological and historical experts, Strobel examines the Bible's trustworthiness, Jesus's life and identity, and the resurrection. His detailed findings lead him to personally convert to Christianity, providing steps for readers to further explore their own spiritual beliefs.

Reviews & Readership

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Lee Strobel's The Case for Christ is praised for its thorough investigative approach and is engaging for both skeptics and believers. Critics note occasional biases and question the balance of the presented evidence. Overall, it's recommended for those exploring the historical and factual basis of Jesus's life, though it may not satisfy all scholarly rigor.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Case For Christ?

A reader who would enjoy The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel is typically curious about the historical and factual basis of Christianity. They appreciate investigative approaches to religious texts. Comparable works include Josh McDowell’s Evidence That Demands a Verdict and Timothy Keller’s The Reason for God.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Religion / Spirituality

Themes

Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt

Genre

Christian literature