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Summary: It's Okay
Review: I think most of the things Mc Dowell writes are true, and the infidel gig of writing a book length rebuttal of the book was probably a little carried away. (It's not that bad.) But comming from the religious right and everything, you have to make sure he's not "cooking the data" too much. And, it doesn't answer all your questions. But still, if you're tired of having Billy Graham drool on you, this is a welcome refreshment.
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Summary: Concise, logical presentation of facts for consideration
Review: I have read through ETDAV two times so far, and have found it so refreshing!! In an age where people rely on "feelings" and subjective relativism, this book aids in helping you find for yourself that the Bible, in fact, is true beyond any reasonable doubt. I have had ongoing debates with infidels, and have found that much of the information used in their arguments lacks "truth," or verifiable evidences. Those who don't dig deeper into the claims or statements find themselves swamped. This book helps clear the air tremendously, and though presented in a logical, thoughtful format, I for one would "curl up beside the fire" and read through it AS WELL AS use it as a reference. "My heart cannot rejoice in what my mind rejects as false," and I cannot recommend this unslanted book highly enough!!!!!! In closing, I would like to also mention that I have indeed visited the "infidel" web-site, and found it to be "illogical pre-determined agenda" cloaked in the disquise of "truth-seeking." His review of this book is anything but honest seeking of the truth, and his first several arguments against it were undoubtedly characteristic of the horrible rest. Evidence That Demands A Verdict is honest. It is built upon facts. I also firmly believe that it is a case built upon honest seeking for the truth, as evidenced by the author's difficult conversion to Christianity. An excellent work!!! (Also remember that Jesus taught Christians to honestly tell truth and explore it honestly, and to represent things fairly. Josh McDowell exemplifies that virtue in this book. Infidels have no higher authority, and though some are sincere, they don't have the preset conviction to explore things honestly at any cost.) That is why I am a Christian. The pain of the truth when believing a lie has set me free. Read this book!!
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Summary: Great reference!
Review: This is a great reference book for apologetics. Learn about why so many people are into this "Christianity thing". This is not a book to curl up with on a stormy night, rather, it is most useful as a reference book. Whenever you have a "why believe this when..." question, this is the resource to check!
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Summary: One of the Best ever for refuting Form Criticism
Review: I first read this book 12 years ago, and it only gets better with age. There is not, to my knowledge, another work that so clearly and plainly explains to the reader why much of the so called modern Biblical Scholarship is historically and philosophically bankrupt. McDowell quotes profusively in several chapters from some of the most highly regarded professors and intellectuals on the presumptions of form criticism. If you've ever wondered if there was another reasonable point of view besides "assured results of higher criticism" buy this book and explore another point of view. If you're really smart, you'll be able to tell if it's all just bunk.
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Summary: This book stands in my mind as one of the best I have read.
Review: I read this book my freshman year in college. Now, after almost 25 years, I must say that this book was my source of strength in facing the real world of sinfullness. I highly recommend it to all.
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Summary: Thoroughly researched
Review: This and the companion volume that McDowell has made constitute a thoroughly researched and well packaged presentation of the claims for the truths and beliefs of Christianity. This is a book of apologetics, so is intended to explain Christianity and the claims of Christ in a persuasive manner. I think it is about as good as any Christian apologetic work out on the market.
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Summary: very reliable and comprehensive book
Review: This popular book contains a lot of scholarly information. It is written in a easy style.
For those for want some more philosophical works, I can recommend the books of Geisler, Norman; Moreland, James; Craig, William; Geivett, Douglas; Kreeft, Peter; Habermas, Gary; Blomberg, Craig; Wenham, David. Some atheists (Internet infidels) have immoraly written many lies about this book, as they do on many other topics. Fortunately, their ignorance and lies are graciously refuted by J. P. Holding at:
ttp://www.bookshelf.jwmnet.com/arguments/toc_frame.html
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Summary: Evidence That Demands a Verdict
Review: This "handbook" of alleged Christian evidences leaves much to be desired. So much, in fact, that I have edited a book-length rebuttal to McDowell at the above URL. If you really do want to love God with all your mind, you will check out what I and my colleagues have to say before making a decision
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Summary: Insightful, deep, and thorough look at Christianity
Review: Lets be honest: people will believe WHAT THEY WANT. If you want to believe in Jesus, you will. If you want to believe that either Jesus didn't exist, or he wasn't from God, you will.
This book is a great book that is in outline form with clear and precise arguments. It addresses several issues non-believers have with Christianity. It is not the end-all be-all of book, but it's a great start. This book wittles away at the illogical arguments against Christianity and the Bible, but it will only be effective if the reader has an open mind.
I didn't give it five stars because it is far from an 'easy,' casual read. It is a great reference book. I also recomend the 'Case for Christ,' 'Case for Creation,' and 'Case for Faith' by Lee Strobel, written with the same sentiments as "Evidence."
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Summary: The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict Vol.2
Review: I find it amazing that some of the people who have read this book become even more antagonistic toward christianity. There is more than enough evidence here prove the historical basis of the Christian faith and that Jesus was the Son of God and rose from the dead, regardless of what some of the other readers have been saying. Either people will accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God, or they won't. It boggles the mind to see that those who chose not to believe will even attack the historical facts! There is obviously no objective truth for these people at all. I shouldn't really be surprised, though - in New Testament times people saw Jesus with their own eyes and still didn't believe that He was the Son of God. All this just goes to show that people will say and believe what they want, regardless of the evidence presented to them. I think that God needs to work in their hearts to enable them to believe as well. I personally found this book invaluable as a resource in answering many questions that myself and others had about Christianity. I would recommend it to anyone who honestly has an open mind and can understand the importance of scholarly and academic arguments and evidences.
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