The Case for Christ

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Anyone read this book by Strobel? My Protestant friend recommended I read it but I wanted to hear what others had to say first.
 
I read it at the recomendation of a protestant friend. I was very dissappointed. I was told the author was a non-believer who conducted an unbiased investigation into the case for Christ and emerged a true believer.

This is not the case at all. His interviews are with people of one stream of thought and his investigation was clearly biased.

I thought when there was a point of contention he would interview people from both sides of the argument and form an opinion based on that. He would only speak to people on one side of each argument.

I believe in Christ, but I’m not afraid to hear from someone with an opposing opinion. i believe understanding a subject will strengthen your faith.

It may be a good book for some but it was not the book I was told it was. I was looking for inspiration and found none.
 
I beg to differ with the previous poster. I have read the book and found it to be very interesting. Even though it is written by a Portestant, there is nothing in there which would be opposed to Church teaching. This is a book which actually aims to prove the truth about Christ, as opposed to current works whose purpose is to deconstruct Our Lord.
 
elizabethanne3 said:
Anyone read this book by Strobel? My Protestant friend recommended I read it but I wanted to hear what others had to say first.
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I was a staunch (more like rude) athiest when I met a fellow on a trip to Northern Arizona University about 10 years ago. He was the first Christian I did not openly mock and is responsible for leading me down the path I am now on. He gave me Strobel’s book.

I don’t remember a single thing about it except to say that for someone who has never seriously read anything about Christianity, it was helpful.

There is a documentary version of the book currently available to be streamed by Netflix online. I may watch it one of these nights when I don’t have anything else to watch.
 
I was lucky enough to find that book at Goodwill, and I have read sections of it.

In particular, I remember the section on the Resurrection, as that is what most atheists reject outright.

I would recommend that you read the book. It ties well to a continued study of the Shroud.

P.S. If I remember correctly, Strobbel was atheist and in his search to debunk Christ, he became a Christian.
 
leestrobel.com/Bio.php

“Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and CNN.”
 
I’ve read it several times and loved it. It’s not biased against Catholics in the least.
 
Thanks everyone. I’m glad to see others have read the book and recommend it as well!
 
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I beg to differ with the previous poster. I have read the book and found it to be very interesting. Even though it is written by a Portestant, there is nothing in there which would be opposed to Church teaching. This is a book which actually aims to prove the truth about Christ, as opposed to current works whose purpose is to deconstruct Our Lord.
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I agree, this book helped me in my quest to become a Catholic Christian 👍
 
I watched the documentary / or film of his book.

It is really good … just a few theological differences, such as Jesus’ having true brothers, as in Mary gave birth to more children … that’s the only one that comes to mind.

Overall, great book.

And I felt, since he was an atheist that he already had the case against Christ. (in reference to post by MichaelC, but respect his opinion)
 
If you must read it, read only skeptically. Non-Catholics have published good material before, but bear in mind that the author has become prominent in a heretical sect.
 
I’ve read it and enjyed it very much. The fact that the author is Protestant is IMHO not of great concern, based on the content (which is not IMHO geared toward disproving Catholicism…its geared toward making the “Case for Christ” as the son of God and redeemer of the whole world.

I also found it quite readable, in that each chapter could be read in free-standing fashion, i.e., you don’t have to read the whole thing to get something from.it.

–VdT
 
There is nothing in the book that is unfit for Catholics. It was one of the first books I read before my conversion. If you read it, you will probably enjoy it. 🙂
 
I read it too. Super book. I highly recommend it. God bless:thumbsup:👍👍
 
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