Evidence for Christianity

by Josh McDowell

Overview

Whether debating Marxists, college professors, or Islamic apologists, Josh McDowell's hallmark has always been to walk boldly into enemy territory and speak truth. This book is based on the expectation that, with a growing number of adults becoming increasingly skeptical toward Christianity, there is a need for a solid body of persuasive evidence to be presented to them. This is a sourcebook for doubting seekers as well as current believers who need persuasive information to share with friends. Evidence for Christianity is McDowell's compelling answer to the hard questions so many Christians are afraid to discuss.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781418506285
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	04/09/2006
Pages:	768
Sales rank:	685,265
Product dimensions:	5.45(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.75(d)

About the Author

For over 60 years Josh McDowell has provided breakthrough moments for more than 45 million people in 139 countries about the evidence for Christianity and the difference the Christian faith makes in the world. Through his work with Cru and the global outreach of Josh McDowell Ministry, millions of people worldwide have been exposed to the love of Christ. He is the author or coauthor of more than 150 books, including such classics as More Than a Carpenter and Evidence That Demands a Verdict.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	xi
	Preface	xiii
	Explanation of General Format	xvii
	Acknowledgments	xix
	A Skeptic's Quest	xxi
	Introduction	1
Part 1	The Case for the Bible
1	The Uniqueness of the Bible	19
2	How We Got the Bible	37
3	Is the New Testament Historically Reliable?	59
4	Is the Old Testament Historically Reliable?	103
Part 2	The Case for Jesus
5	Jesus: A Man of History	169
6	Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ	193
7	The Resurrection-Hoax or History?	245
8	If Jesus Wasn't God, He Deserves an Oscar	351
9	The Trilemma-Lord, Liar, or Lunatic?	375
10	The Great Proposition	387
Part 3	Cross-Examination & Rebuttals
Section 1	Biblical Criticism and the Presupposition of Antisupernaturalism
11	A Brief Introduction to Biblical Criticism	441
12	The Presupposition of Antisupernaturalism	447
Section 2	Attack on the Old Testament-The Documentary Hypothesis
13	Overview of the Documentary Hypothesis	477
14	Documentary Presuppositions and Corresponding Rebuttals	493
Section 3	Attack on the New Testament-Form Criticism
15	Introduction to New Testament Form Criticism	583
16	Historical Skepticism	597
17	Modern Theology and Biblical Criticism	609
18	Jesus under Fire	617
	Bibliography	631
	Biographical Sketches of Selected Authors	695
	Author Index	715
	Subject Index	729
	Would You Like to Know God Personally?	739