More Than a Carpenter

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Summary: Good logical arguments to convince de open-minded.
Review: This is a book for the average reader. Simple to understad, to be read and understood by any one with less than a High School education without the bias of the University elite. The coments made by the reader from USA of Aug 24 1998 is the tipical put down of university profesors who think, as we say in Spanish, "That his (her) candle will shine more if he blows out mine" Ridicule will never proof any thing exept that whoever uses it to try to proof a point makes others feel ignorant. This is a low strategy that has been used at Universities for many years. The book can take any historical research, but I can't take a childish "my dad is bigger than yours" attitude.

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Summary: This book is excellent.
Review: [e-mail] gave a very poor review of this book. In order to review a book, the reader must read the whole book, not just certain portions while ignoring others. This book is full of good arguments. A particularly good argument in this book was the "who would die for a lie?" argument which was completely misquoted by [e-mail]. The argument simply shows that the apostles believed in what they preached because they were willing to die for it. The crux of the argument comes from the fact that the apostles were firsthand witnesses of Jesus' ministry. The point was that no one dies for a lie which they know is a lie. The Heaven's gate people truly believed in what they believed in but the difference between the apostles and them is that the apostles were in a position to know the truth. Their deaths testify to the fact that what they preached was actually what they saw firsthand and that is why they were willing to give up their lives for it. This book is much too well thought out to be so carelessly read and misquoted. Judge for yourself. It is more than worth the price.

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Summary: what kind of person does this provoke thought in?
Review: I felt as though i was reading a term paper from a college freshman. I think the fact that this book appeals so highly to those of the christian faith says alot about their intelligence level. My father recommended this book to me "not to convert me" but to enhance my religous view. All it did was reassure me how unwilling most christian writers are to confront the more powerful arguments against them through egoism. If you're trying to impress people, start a level or two above "Dick and Jane."

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Summary: Josh McDowell proves that Jesus is who he claims
Review: Once again, Josh McDowell who is the most requested speaker in America (Life Ministries 1997 Report), has made heavy truths understandable to all of us. For anyone after a second opinion on this historical figure known as Jesus - go no further than this easily digested book. And for any Christian with a heart to share their faith, I hope you have a well read copy of this book on your desk, at the ready.

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Summary: Rational, convincing and thought provoking
Review: This small book cuts right to the chase. By confronting the central question of the historical reality of Jesus and the truthfulness of His claims, McDowell avoids the quagmire of endless discussion about peripheral issues and pompous philosophical ramblings on imponderable minutia.

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Summary: Thumbs up from a former atheist
Review: Like so many, I was dragged kicking and screaming to belief; the road I took started when I realized that I, like other non-believers, was twisting science and the Bible around to bolster my own arguments (something Christians are accused of doing by non-believers). McDowell had to face the same hypocrisies and come to terms with them and he does an outstanding job. Keep in mind that he is appealing to your brain, not your heart and spirit, and says as much. He also alludes that just going through the mental exercises does not equal an acceptance. By all means, if you're an atheist (or were one or know one), shell out a few bucks. You'll be glad you did.

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Summary: Succint statement of standard Christian responses criticism
Review: The author clearly believes in what he is defending, and neither reason nor facts will get in the way. He clearly sets out the tough questions that non-christian zealots are wont to bring up, and competently presents the standard evasions, denials, or non-sequiter answers. Highly recommended for all anti-christians.

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Summary: Presented with Facts
Review: This book is right on target with modern day beliefs and misconceptions that many have about the bible. It presents facts related to the bible and it's history. There are references to them all.

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Summary: Inaccurate, mis-leading and badly arguedeview of specially c
Review: A complete travesty of an historical study. A true historian searches for all relevant sources, reviews them with a dispasionate view for the truth, formulates and defends his arguments. This author does none of the above. I doubt strongly that any of those who gave this book a glowing review have ever bothered to read and understand serious, objective history in this field.

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Summary: More Than a Carpenter is a wonderful book.
Review: It is interesting not only from the standpoint of proving that Jesus is who he said he was, but also in the author's examination of evidence collection itself. With regards to the comments of [e-mail], people are going to see what they want to see, even in the face of clear evidence - Romans 1:19-25.