The resurrection factor book

If jesus christ didnt rise from the dead, christianity is worthless. The word joy or rejoicing is used 19 times in this book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The only thing that this book shows is that a few major parts of the resurrection myth do not contradict each other. The book is the last of his major long fiction works published in his lifetime. Josh has authored or coauthored more than 90 books, including the classic a ready defense, evidence that demands a verdict and answers to tough questions. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Josh mcdowell is one of the leading christian thinkersapologists for today. The discordant resurrection narratives are damning evidence against the trustworthiness of the gospels. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell, paperback. Tolstoy intended the novel as an exposition of the injustice of manmade laws and the hypocrisy of the institutionalized church.

Jesus is unique for many reasons, but the most distinguishing factor is without question his resurrection. Buy the resurrection factor by mcdowell, josh isbn. The case for the resurrection of jesus gary habermas and michael licona. This book is rich in new discoveries and logical answers to sceptics. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. He shows how acceptable textual and legal analysis of the documentary evidence can only lead to one conclusion that the resurrection of jesus is unassailable fact. Supplement your wrrwr the resurrection factor presents positive historical, iterary and legal testimony to the facts of the resurrection of jesus christ the issue of the validity of christianity is removed from the realm of philosophy and forced into the. All about the resurrection factor by josh mcdowell. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell, 9781850786405, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Click to read more about the resurrection factor by josh mcdowell.

He makes his presentation using both secular sources as well as the bible. We did four sessions on the scriptures and their historical accuracy, but that was the first conclusion i came to as a nonchristian that this book is accurate and true. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell 1981, paperback. For that reason, i suppose it has a certain value as entertainment. Jesus christ has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. However, two significant factors point to the identification of john as the author. The resurrection factor paperback august 1, 1993 by josh mcdowell author. He has written or coauthored 120 books, including evidence that demands a verdict and more than a carpenter. Once i received my copy and began to look through it, i knew there was a reason publishers weekly named it a top 10 scififantasy pick for spring 20. Either way, here are my top picks for apologetics books on the resurrection of jesus. Still my top recommendation for a superpractical training guide to presenting historical evidence for the resurrection. First, the book itself identifies the author as the disciple whom jesus loved. If christ be not raised from the dead your faith is in vain, paul wrote in 1 corinthians 15. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Although the opening chapter of acts makes a chronological separation between the resurrection of jesus and his. It is no accident that paul in the philippian epistle connects jesus and joy so closely. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell librarything. The resurrection factor 9780918956729 by mcdowell, josh and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The testimony of the evangelists, examined by the rules of evidence administered in courts of justice is an 1846 christian apologetic work by simon greenleaf, a principal founder of the harvard law school. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Click or press enter to view the items in your shopping bag or press tab to interact with the shopping bag tooltip you have items in your shopping bag. The resurrection is intellectually feasible, and there is proof for the resurrection. He says, it touches christianity to the quick and is decisive for the whole view of christianity. Now look, when you get your opponents, you might say, when you get those that disagree with you, to make a positive statement about what you believe, thats pretty solid ground. The resurrection factor book by josh mcdowell thriftbooks. And i tell you that the evidence for the life, the death and the resurrection of christ is better authenticated than most of the facts of ancient history.

Wade has also written the covenant divorce recovery leaders handbook which is a tutorial for starting divorce support groups for christians. Contains compelling evidence which proves the resurrection beyond reasonable doubt. Buy a cheap copy of the resurrection factor book by josh mcdowell. Greenleafs treatise on the law of evidence, published in three volumes between 1842 and 1853, forms the basis for his study of the gospels. The resurrection factor paperback september 1, 2005 by josh mcdowell author. First of all in the book, the resurrection factor, i document from a number of jewish sources, going all the way back to the first and second century that makes statements that the tomb was empty. Mcdowells most recent book, the resurrection factor, purports to demonstrate to any rational person the historical evidence that a supernatural event.

Does the historical evidence support the resurrection of jes. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Wade has published two other novels, specter of an accident and skinware and has completed the writers version of the hat trick with the completion of the resurrection factor. For four previous sessions we have looked at the various circumstances and evidence and facts and perspectives concerning the resurrection of christ. I bought this book several years ago because i wanted an exhaustive presentation about the resurrection of jesus christ.

The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell goodreads. Wright shelved 10 times as resurrection avg rating 4. Everything that jesus taught, lived, and died for depended upon one thing. The resurrection factor by wade powers, paperback barnes. In books such as evidence that demands a verdict, the resurrection factor, and he walked among us, mcdowell has arranged his arguments by laying out a cumulative case of evidence, such as archaeological discoveries, the extant manuscripts of the biblical texts, fulfilled prophecies, and the miracle of the resurrection. Warner wallace has noted in his lectures and books that when a conspiracy is formed, three motivating factors are behinds. This book is a preposterous collection of disingenuous nonsense, poor arguments, and logical fallacies. In the book, this skeptic gets his wish and is thrust back to biblical judea in 36 a. The resurrection factor by josh mcdowell published 1981 by heres life publishers in san bernardino, calif. The contemporary debate on the resurrection having now discussed the importance and meaning of the resurrection, as well as its background probability, id now like to briefly survey the contemporary debate and outline the major arguments by both sides, at both the popular and scholarly levels. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english a campus crusade for christ book verso t. Josh mcdowell has extensively researched the historical evidence concerning the resurrection. Ross was skeptical regarding the resurrection of jesus, and set out to analyse the sources and to write a short paper entitled jesus the last phase to demonstrate the apparent myth.