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The Case For The Resurrection Of Jesus Paperback – March 26 2004

by Gary R. Habermas (Author), Michael R. Licona (Author)
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"There is nothing like this on the market. It is interesting, engaging, and crucial material."
―Norman Geisler

This is an accessible, comprehensive, and persuasive resource providing detailed evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. It also demonstrates how to share the material clearly, honestly, and definitively. Included is an interactive CD which tests the reader's knowledge of the material by using an entertaining TV game show format.

"[The authors] have distinguished themselves as leading experts on the evidence for this all important event."
―D. James Kennedy

  • Written by the leading evangelical apologist on the resurrection and an up-and-comer
  • Includes an interactive CD to cement the information from the book
  • Written for lay people but includes extensive footnotes that scholars will find valuable
  • Includes charts, diagrams, and a detailed outline for quick reference
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Habermas, who has written several apologetic works on the resurrection, and Licona, a speaker and budding New Testament scholar who was once Habermas's student, offer a comprehensive and far-reaching argument for the historical veracity of Christ's resurrection. In fact, at times it is too far-reaching, as when the authors digress into refutations of Mormonism, alien activity and Elvis sightings; this book would be much improved if it had been trimmed by about a third. Many evangelicals will appreciate the authors' broad evidentiary claims and marshalling of historical, theological, archaeological, biomedical and literary data to support their belief in the resurrection. Yet despite its strong content, the book is poorly written, and is organized in a workmanlike outline format that seems more appropriate for a seminary lecture than a seamless book. A closing chapter offers practical tips for evangelical Christians who wish to share their faith with others.
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Carolyn Keefe Church and Synagogue Library Association : "This outstanding teaching tool has multiple uses for church congregants: individual or small group study, visitation and evangelism preparation, church school elective courses, and theological fortification of secular university students. In addition, it provides stimulating study for pastors who have not taken an apologetics course in seminary or who need a refresher."

L.R.K. Church Libraries : You will find this book to be the most practical and reader-friendly book in defense of Jesus' resurrection on the market today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kregel Publications; 1st edition (March 26 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825427886
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825427886
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 503 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.91 x 22.86 cm
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  1. Gary R. Habermas

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    Dr. Gary R. Habermas is Distinguished Research Professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy at Liberty University. He also teaches in the Ph.D. program in theology and apologetics at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned the Ph.D. at Michigan State University and the M.A. from the University of Detroit.

    He has authored, coauthored, or edited thirty-nine books and contributed more than sixty-five chapters or articles to other books. He has also written well over one hundred articles and reviews for journals and other publications. While his chief areas of research (and the topic of twenty of his books) are issues related to Jesus' resurrection, he has also published frequently on the afterlife, near death experiences, as well as the subjects of suffering and religious doubt.

    Over the past fourteen years, he has often been a visiting or adjunct professor, having taught courses at some fifteen different graduate schools and seminaries in the United States and abroad. He and his wife, Eileen, have seven children and thirteen grandchildren, all of whom live in Lynchburg, Virginia.

    Visit Gary Habermas' website (www.GaryHabermas.com) to access many publications as well as video and audio presentations.

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    Michael R. Licona has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Pretoria which he completed with distinction. He serves as Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University and is president of Risen Jesus, Inc. He is the author of numerous books including Jesus, Contradicted (Zondervan Academic, 2024), Why are there Differences in the Gospels (Oxford University Press, 2017), The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach (IVP Academic, 2011), Paul Meets Muhammad (Baker, 2006), co-author with Gary Habermas of the award-winning book The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus (Kregel, 2004), co-editor with David Beck of Raised on the Third Day (Lexham Press, 2020), and co-editor with William Dembski of Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy, and Science (Baker, 2010). Mike is a member of the Institute for Biblical Research, the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society, and the prestigious Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas. He has spoken on more than 100 university campuses and is a frequent speaker at conferences and churches.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite detailed
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2022
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I'm using this as a research text to get me started in the right direction for even more research, and at times I find things in this book I didn't find anywhere else. They were quite detailed in their research, and it's probably the best book on the resurrection argument I've ever found.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Precise and Easy to Read!
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This book is eye-opening. Things that will make you go like "why didn't I think of that?!"

Highly Recommended!
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read for the sceptical mind
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2018
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The information described in this book and others like it have been instrumental in returning me to the Christian faith after a decade of a lack of belief.

While certainly not an exhaustive book on the subject (and a brief one at that), it is a great entry point for those who are considering whether there is some basis for belief in Christianity.

The book certainly dispelled some of my assumptions regarding the eye witness information and when the resurrection became commonly believed in the early Christian community. The book also briefly surveys the common naturalistic explanations for the events.

Good read for sceptics and believers alike!
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Eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Resource for the Average Joe
Reviewed in Canada on April 2, 2013
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Gary Habermas and Michael Licona are both first rate New Testament scholars, so this book naturally caught my eye right from the get go. In my honest opinion, I think they've managed to write one of the best defense for the resurrection of Jesus for the average layperson. Of course there are more scholarly books written on the subject elsewhere (such as N.T. Wright's "The Resurrection of the Son of God") but this book is extremely easy to read and is really designed for the reader to remember the facts after they've read the book. Although it is extremely readable (never read a book on this subject as fast as this one), it does NOT fall short on historical information. Whether you are Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican... you can't go wrong with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for evidence outside the Gospels
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2022
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Absolutely worth the read. Strengthens your confidence to be able to defend your faith!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book to form concrete foundations of your faith wheelhouse
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This book confirmed and encouraged me in my faith, that I know what I know, not just based off of volition, and feelings, but ultimately proof and evidence.
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Tony Rosati
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. A must read for Christian and Atheist.
Reviewed in Canada on September 19, 2017
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This book really helps one to anchor their faith in the risen Jesus Christ. It takes care of all those "theories" that denies who and what Jesus is.
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Abhinav
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are seeking truth and want to defend faith
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I recommend this comprehensive book written by top guys in the world regarding historicity of Jesus resurrection.This book both for non believers and believers and able to defend faith.
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I recommend this comprehensive book written by top guys in the world regarding historicity of Jesus resurrection.This book both for non believers and believers and able to defend faith.
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Romi
5.0 out of 5 stars The most important fact in human history
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If you can make a case for Jesus' Resurrection than you have a reason for:
- God's existence
- authenticity of the Bible
- hope that you will be raised too

I recommend it and I already gave a couple as gifts!
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Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2019
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By far the best book on the historical evidence for the resurrection of Jesus
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Curt Blattman
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple book with a powerful message!
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A simple book with a powerful message!

If you are looking for a laymen’s guide on the arguments for the resurrection of Jesus, from every conceivable angle, then this book is for you. Habermas and Licona are two Bible scholars that have joined forces to provide both new and mature believer with everything they need to know to share their faith and knowledge on the resurrection of Jesus.

One of the great strengths of the book is that right from the start Habermas and Licona give us what they believe is a very powerful strategy for sharing the story of the resurrection which they call a “minimal facts approach.” The great advantage of this approach is that we can stick to the topic of the resurrection and not get sidetracked to issues on the reliability of the Bible. In addition this approach considers only those data that are so strongly attested historically that almost every scholar (including the skeptical ones) accept their truthfulness.

Under this approach the authors suggest that the first four facts below are almost universally accepted by all types of scholars while the fifth fact is accepted by a majority of scholars:

1. Jesus died by crucifixion.
2. Jesus’ disciples believed that he rose and appeared to them.
3. The church persecutor Paul was suddenly changed.
4. The skeptic James, brother of Jesus, was suddenly changed.
5. The tomb was empty.

The book also discusses the many different theories that skeptics have used down through the centuries to debunk the resurrection of Jesus. Some of the most popular theories include: the resurrection being a legend, the disciples stole the body, the witnesses went to the wrong tomb, the apparent death theory and the hallucination hypotheses. One by one Habermas and Licona give detailed reasons why each theory fails to align with the five minimal facts shared above. Throughout the book the authors appeal to both biblical and extra-biblical sources to make their case.

I especially enjoyed reading Chapter 8 – Naturally Speaking. In this chapter science, miracles and near-death experiences are discussed and the reader comes away with the realization that God does indeed exist.

Throughout the book a myriad of charts help to summarize each different idea and theory making it easy to remember the main arguments used to equip the believer with everything they need to make the case for the resurrection of Jesus.

I also found the chapter on People Skills especially practical in helping to prepare us with the wisdom we need to share everything we have learned in the book with skeptics and non-believers.

The appendix provides a very detailed outline of all the arguments and is the perfect refresher course for the book. The many pages of notes are an excellent source for anyone desiring to go deeper into the material. Finally the interactive game CD is a great way to reinforce many of the ideas from the book and is a fun way to help remember important themes.
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Narwhal85
5.0 out of 5 stars The only book needed for your library on the Resurrection!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2009
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I've had this book for a year or two now and the more I go back to it the more I realise what a truly excellent volume this is. The authors set out a Minimal facts approach to defending the resurrection, what this means is that they are appealing to 5 historical points that even the most liberal of scholars would agree with. This is used as the basis for their argument that the resurrection was a historical event.

Each chapter is well written and will be a super resource for either the christian looking for clarity on this subject or for the seeker and skeptic. The appendix is excellent and provides a summary of the evidence provided and draws on writings from historians and other church writings around the 1st/2nd centuries.

Well worth the money and you also get a free CD resource which is excellent aswell.
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