Most books about religion are written by scholars and those who want to share their faith. Or, conversely, are non-believers. “The Case for Christ” is different. Author Lee Strobel is a journalist who used his investigative skills to look into the teachings of Jesus to measure their validity. Strobel is also a former atheist who talked to 14 experts and scholars who are experts in history, psychology, medicine, archaeology, and theology. He sought to examine the scientific and historical evidence of the Christian faith.As a result of his research, Strobel now believes that Jesus was real, the Gospels are accurate, and his crucifixion happened.Among the highlights:• We can trust the GospelsCraig Blomberg, a scholar of the New Testament, confirms that the gospels are based on eyewitness accounts.• The stories of Jesus’ life have been told consistently.Metzger, a Princeton professor specializing in the textual history of the New Testament, says the documents on which the New Testament is based date to an extremely early period in the Church and are authentic.• Contradictions in the BibleThe author says that if the gospels had been identical to each other, one could argue that the writers coordinated their stories to make them look more valid.• Did Jesus’ Disciples Embellish Their Stories?“Besides, these disciples had nothing to gain except criticism, ostracism, and martyrdom. They certainly had nothing to win financially. If anything, this would have provided pressure to keep quiet, to deny Jesus, to downplay him, even to forget they ever met him—yet because of their integrity, they proclaimed what they saw, even when it meant suffering and death.”• Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus’ Biographies?Australian archaeologist Clifford Wilson wrote, “Those who know the facts now recognize that the New Testament must be accepted as a remarkably accurate sourcebook.”• Was Jesus Convinced That He Was the Son of God?The author of the book “Reasonable Faith” William Lane Craig, said, “Did Jesus believe he was the Son of God, the anointed one of God? The answer is yes. Did he see himself as the Son of Man? The answer is yes. Did he see himself as the final Messiah? Yes, that’s the way he viewed himself. Did he believe that anybody less than God could save the world? No, I don’t believe he did. “And here’s where the paradox gets as quizzical as it can possibly get: the way God was going to save the world was by his Son dying. The most human of all human acts—to die. “Now, God, in his divine nature, doesn’t die. So, how was God going to get this done? How was God going to be the Savior of the human race? He had to come as a human being to accomplish that task. And Jesus believed he was the one to do it• Was Jesus’ Death a Sham and His Resurrection a Hoax?By analyzing the medical and historical data, Dr. Alexander Metherell concluded Jesus could not have survived the gruesome rigors of crucifixion, much less the gaping wound that pierced his lung and heart. The idea that he somehow swooned on the cross and pretended to be dead lacks any evidential basis. Roman executioners were grimly efficient, knowing that they themselves would face death if any of their victims were to come down from the cross alive. Even if Jesus had somehow lived through the torture, his ghastly condition could never have inspired a worldwide movement based on the premise that he had gloriously triumphed over the grave.Calling on his journalistic training, author Strobel concludes, “As someone educated in journalism and law, I was trained to respond to the facts, wherever they lead. For me, the data demonstrated convincingly that Jesus is the Son of God who died as my substitute to pay the penalty I deserved for the wrongdoing I had committed.”This a solid five-star book that I highly recommend to those who have ever thought about religion and their faith.