The case for the real Jesus : a journalist investigates current attacks on the identity of Christ
Explores provocative questions about modern scholarship and conspiracy theories that debunk the traditional Christ, inviting readers to evaluate the arguments and evidence presented by Muslim scholars, liberal theologians, and atheists, and reach their own verdict
Biography
311 pages ; 23 cm
9780310242109, 9780310240617, 9780310292012, 031024210X, 0310240611, 0310292018
122526600
Challenge #1: Scholars are uncovering a radically different Jesus in ancient documents just as credible as the Four Gospels
Challenge #2: The Bible's portrait of Jesus can't be trusted, because the church has tampered with the text
Challenge #3: Part 1: New explanations have refuted Jesus' resurrection
The cross-examination
Challenge #4: Christianity's beliefs about Jesus were copied from pagan religions
Challenge #5: Jesus was an imposter who failed to fulfill the messianic prophecies
Challenge #6: People should be free to pick and choose what to believe about Jesus
Conclusion: Discovering the real Jesus