The Case For Jesus: The Biblical And Historical Evidence For Christ

The Case For Jesus: The Biblical And Historical Evidence For Christ

?This book will prove to be a most effective weapon? against the debunking and skeptical attitudes toward the Gospels that are so prevalent, not only in academe, but also on the street, among young people who, sadly, are leaving the Churches in droves.? - Robert Barron, author of Catholicism ?or well over a hundred years now, many scholars have questioned the historical truth of the Gospels, claiming that they were originally anonymous. Others have even argued that Jesus of Nazareth did not think he was God and never claimed to be divine.InThe Case for Jesus, Dr. Brant Pitre, the bestselling author ofJesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, goes back to the sources-the biblical and historical evidence for Christ-in order to answer several key questions, including:???ere the four Gospels really anonymous????re the Gospels folklore? Or are they biographies????ere the four Gospels written too late to be reliable????hat about the so-called ?Lost Gospels,? such as ?Q? and the Gospel of Thomas????id Jesus claim to be God?????s Jesus divine in all four Gospels? Or only in John????id Jesus fulfill the Jewish prophecies of the Messiah????hy was Jesus crucified????hat is the evidence for the Resurrection?AsThe Case for Jesus will show, recent discoveries in New Testament scholarship, as well as neglected evidence from ancient manuscripts and the early church fathers, together have the potential to pull the rug out from under a century of skepticism toward the traditional Gospels. Above all, Pitre shows how the divine claims of Jesus of Nazareth can only be understood by putting them in their ancient Jewish context.Review"I've lost count how many times I've heard critics say the Gospels are late, anonymous, and untrustworthy sources that don't prove Jesus was divine. At last there is a book that meticulously refutes these claims with an engaging discussion of the real Jesus that will benefit both scholars and laymen who read it." -- Trent Horn, author of?nswering Atheism "Thanks to Dr. Pitre's magnificent book, you will now be equipped to make the case for Jesus and the veracity of the Gospels to even the most ardent skeptics. Perhaps more importantly, you will find your own faith reawakened."-- Jennifer Fulwiler, radio host and author of?omething Other Than God ?In?he Case for Jesus, Pitre breaks his research down, in typically accessible prose, to bring us a readable and fascinating account of how questioning one accepted academic idea put him on a path of discovery that served to strengthen, not sever, his faith. Readers who loved?esus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist?ill come away from this book with a similar sense of gratitude for such a faith-affirming presentation, and also a bit of awestruck wonder at how faith and reason can complement each other so well, when allowed to. I loved this book!?-- Elizabeth Scalia, Author of?trange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life?nd?ittle Sins Mean a Lot?Brant Pitre, who has already demonstrated his brilliant scholarship in earlier works, explains here in remarkably easy-to-understand ways why we can trust the Gospels. Behind his effective communication, however, is wide-ranging research and careful rethinking. In fact, this book has given me a number of important new matters to consider myself.?-- Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary?The Case for Jesus?opples the na?e skepticism that too often dominates the study of the Gospels by showing that the evidence for the truth of the Gospels is far stronger than is often assumed. Pitre has a unique talent for putting scholarly work of the highest caliber into an accessible and engaging form. This book should be on the shelf of every homilist, catechist, and Bible study leader.?-- Mary Healy, ?acred Heart Major Seminary?Brant Pitre does a stellar job setting forth a robust and rock solid case for Jesus. The sensationalistic"