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The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict: Evidence I & II Fully Updated in One Volume To Answer The Questions Challenging Christians in the 21st Century. Hardcover – November 23, 1999

by Josh McDowell (Author)
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Evidence I & II-The classic defense of the faith: Now fully updated to answer the questions challenging evangelical faith today.

The New Evidence maintains its classic defense of the faith yet addresses new issues.

The New Evidence is destined to equip believers with a ready defense for the next decade and beyond

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  1. Print length
    760 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thomas Nelson Inc
  4. Publication date
    November 23, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    6.75 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0785242198
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0785242192
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Bestselling author and Christian apologist Josh McDowell hopes The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict will further document historical evidence of the Christian faith. As such, it is a straightforward compilation of notes prepared for his lecture series, "Christianity: Hoax or History?" The entire book (over 750 pages) is laid out in outline form, which makes it easier for researchers, scholars, and students to access. As a result, this is not reflective fireside reading. Rather, it is a tool for locating supporting "evidence" whenever the need arises. Part I addresses the trustworthiness of the Bible; Part II offers historical evidence and supporting attestations for Jesus' claim to God; Part III addresses "radical Christian criticism" of the Bible; Part IV is devoted to quelling the voice of numerous skeptics, including "a defense for the existence of miracles" and "answers to divergent worldview."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson Inc; Revised, Updated edition (November 23, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 760 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785242198
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785242192
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.92 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 1.75 x 9.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 835 ratings

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Josh McDowell

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A trailblazer for truth and relationships, Josh McDowell has been at the forefront of cultural trends and ground-breaking ministry for over six decades.

Josh shares the essentials of the Christian faith in everyday language so that youth, families, churches, leaders, and individuals of all ages are prepared for the life of faith and the work of the ministry. This includes leveraging resources based on years of experience, new technologies and strategic partnerships.

Since 1961, Josh has spoken to approximately 46 million people in 139 countries. Josh has written or co-authored more than 156 books in over 128 languages including "More Than a Carpenter" with over 27 million copies distributed and "Evidence that Demands a Verdict," named one of the twentieth century’s top 40 books and one of the thirteen most influential books of the last 50 years on Christian thought by World Magazine.

Josh and his wife, Dottie, are quick to acknowledge that after their love for the Lord, family is their greatest joy and top priority. They have been married 52 years and have four wonderful children and eleven beloved grandchildren.

Josh McDowell Ministry is a division of Cru (the U.S. division of Campus Crusade for Christ International).

Please visit: www.josh.org

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JoAnn
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Buy
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The book in in good condition and it is very well researched
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Henry Zecher
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
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Among biblical apologists, Josh McDowell is perhaps the greatest. His enormous research really brings out why the Bible can be so trusted and revered.
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B. Moss
5.0 out of 5 stars Information Abounds!
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This is an interesting wealth of information.
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Their follow thru was spot on.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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This book was pristine. It didn't have any of the telltale signs of even been read. Great quality for the price.
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Rick
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
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Willys Wrencher
4.0 out of 5 stars Good resource but flawed methodology
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2010
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I am a fundamental, KJB, open air [ana]baptist preacher.

This book is a good resource to have for anyone interested in apologetics. There is a massive amount of information contained in this book that is not only based on evidentialism but also presuppositional apologetics as well. Many authors top thinkers are referenced in this book which also makes it helpful.

I would recommend this book to anyone dealing regularly with college students and even the general public who are Biblically illiterate. It will help answer some of the fundamental questions asked today.

That being said, I believe this book has some major flaws common to Christian academia.

1) It assumes that the major problem facing the sinner is information based.

The sinner is in rebellion against God not because of a lack of information but because of selfishness. His problem is moral and not theological or evidential in nature (Romans 1:20, 3:23, 6:23). Presuppositional apologetics and other philosophical approaches are more effective when dealing with the skeptic.

2) It assumes that the Bible is reliable because of manuscript evidence and not due to a special preservation

The Bible, like the God of the Bible, must be accepted by faith. Faith does not indicate a lack of evidence, but is grounded primarily on God's promises rather than man's ability to explain something. God promised to preserve His word and that His word is perfect (Psalm 12:6-7, 119:128; 2 Tim 3:16-17 etc.) I believe that Mr. McDowell, in attempting to provide manuscript evidence, actually does more damage to the reliability of the Bible by attempting to validate corrupt manuscripts that underly modern Bible versions. The Textus-Receptus is God's preserved Word throughout history and not the latest revision of Biblical texts peddled in the marketplace today.

Claiming the Bible is "almost perfect" is pointless because with a flawed Bible a person can only relate to the God of the Bible in a flawed manner. The Bible is either absolute or obsolete. This is why it is critical to understand the truth of God's Word being preserved through time in the TR/Masoretic texts.
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William S. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Atheist, Agnostic, Carnal, or Spirit-Filled, waivering faith, a Must for your Library
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014
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This will be my fourth purchase of THE NEW EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A VERDICT. My first purchase was for Evidence that Demands a Verdict, period. My second purchase, the one I currently use, was the publications combined and sold under the name, "The New" Evidence that Demands a Verdict. The third I purchased as a memorial for a church library in memory of a good friend who is with the Lord. And, today, I am making my fourth purchase for a good friend battling cancer, who is far more Spirit-Filled than I ever will be. Every home should have a well-worn, used copy of God's word, which we typically refer to as the Bible. While I have a small library of "Bibles," they are of no good unless read. Most of mine are for various translations, a few are for Bible studies, and the remainder for research, study, and ones I can take notes in and highlight. This is not a "stand alone" book. It is meant to be used with your Bible. And, there are parts of this book, that are not easy reading, and requires higher level thinking skills. Regardless of your "reading level," comprehension, or education, Josh McDowell continues to put together in one easy to find source (bound book) the questions, answers, and historical foundation for our Christian Faith. If I was an atheist or agnostic, I would have this book as one of my references to know what I must overcome to continue to deny the Holy Spirit and the historical person, Jesus Christ. Regardless of our religion, whether we attend church or not, our belief in a Supreme Being, the ultimate question for man/woman despite his or her ethnicity, creed, religion is the question: What to do about the person who walked the face of this earth nearly 2000+ years ago? We all make decisions on our life's journey. And, whether consciously or not, the majority of us are faced with "What to do about Jesus?" This book is that and much more. It is a well-documented history of faith and philosophy and one of the best references in my opinion that any person can have in their library when those questions of faith come up.

Six months after the memorial gift to a Presbyterian church library of a large Presbyterian church, my gift to my friend with the acknowledgement of how much he had meant to me in the few years I had known him, had not been acknowledged. Upon contacting the church library, they indicated they had not received the book and therefore had not inventoried it in the church library. Back tracking, Amazon dot Com's records should the book had been shipped and received by the church. What happened to the book?

I never received a proper answer to that question. I have some ideas about the matter. THE NEW EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A VERDICT is not heresy and should not cause a schism in any believing individual or denomination. Shortly after my inquiry, the acknowledgements came. I hope the individual or individuals who withheld this wonderful reference from the church library were blessed by their readings by the Holy Spirit, strengthening their faith, in those areas where there are doubts, and if the reader was a none believer, hopefully his or her questions have been answered and that now they are a part of the body of Christ.
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wardenteacher
5.0 out of 5 stars Oldy but a Goody
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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Both volumes are in one and it is in very good condition. There is some highlighting, but that is fine with me. It is hard cover, which is a nice surprise.
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Golden Oldie
5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference book as well as an interesting one.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2013
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This book stands on the shoulders of the previous work with much more than the word NEW added.
The previous phenomenal; this one is also!
The number of researchers alone are impressive, and the amount of detail is too.
It is broad as well as deep in it's coverage, and I'm sure it will be recommended by emminent Christians.
People who aren't Christians shold read it if they are looking for answers.
This work is serious, and should be read by those who are serious about truth.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 諸般よりずっと充実している
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４０年以上前に初版本を買って読んだ時より、分量も内容も充実しています。読み進むのを楽しみにしています。
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Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Source of Information
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2013
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If you ever wanted some hard evidence to support your belief in God, this book has archaeological and historical evidence that answers whether there is evidence for a God, Jesus' existence, and His claim to be God Himself. There is plenty of information and tons of arguments that you can use to defend your faith in this modern world.

You will not run out of interesting facts to read and strengthen your faith. If you are looking for answers to hard questions that people are asking, this book will definitely help.
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Mr. H. R. H. Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Detailed Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2014
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As I write I am still working my way through this excellent & detailed book. It covers a wide variety of biblical topics laying out the Christian as well as the skeptics view points.
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Laurel
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source of in-depth research
Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2020
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This book is an excellent resource for my library. The in-depth research is second to none. An oldie but a goodie!
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