Evidence for the Historical Jesus: A Compelling Case for His Life and His Claims (The McDowell Apologetics Library)

Josh McDowell, bestselling author and one of the most recognized Christian apologists, teams up with researcher Bill Wilson in this classic apologetics book, now with a new title, new cover, and new opportunity to connect with readers.

This accessible resource explores historical evidence about Jesus so seekers, skeptics, and Christians can understand more about Christ, His claims, His impact, and the evidence for His life. Revealing material includes:

• surprising information from ancient secular writings about Jesus
• insights and errors from the post-apostolic writers
• how to test the New Testament evidence and material outside of the gospels 
• details of the geography, culture, and other religions at the time of Christ
• findings about Jesus' miracles, death, resurrection, and identity

Packed with fascinating, relevant, and intriguing information about Christ and His purpose, this is an ideal resource for individuals, groups, churches, as well as personal and academic libraries.

Josh McDowell has been reaching the spiritually skeptical for more than five decades. Since beginning ministry in 1961, Josh has spoken to more than 25 million people in 128 countries. He is the author or coauthor of 148 books, with over 51 million copies distributed worldwide, including Straight Talk with Your Kids About Sex, Experience Your Bible, Evidence for the Historical Jesus, More Than a Carpenter (over 15 million copies printed in 85 languages), and The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, recognized by World magazine as one of the twentieth century's top 40 books. Josh continues to travel throughout the United States and countries around the world, helping young people and adults strengthen their faith and understanding of Scripture. Josh will tell you that his family is his ministry. He and his wife, Dottie, have been married for over 40 years and have four children and numerous grandchildren.

Bill Wilson was challenged by Josh McDowell to go to seminary in order to seriously study the things he was telling others through a college student ministry. After graduating with honors three years later, Bill went back to the Josh McDowell Ministry to be his director of research for the next seven years. Bill has since served in ministry for 13 years and currently is living out his faith in the business world.