Lee patrick strobel born january 25, 1952 is an american christian author and a former investigative journalist. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than twenty books. The case for miracles lee strobel 9780310259183 netgalley. Lee strobel draws upon the inspiring stories of everyday people, as well as neverbeforetold details of his own journey from atheism to christianity, to explore the depth and breadth of gods redeeming love. A riveting journey to the truth about the most remarkable event in history. Formerly an atheist, his investigative talents drew him to research the claims of jesus and the bible, eventually leading him to faith. Only in a world where faith is difficult can faith exist.
He also hosted a television program called faith under fire on pax tv and runs a video. With clear facts and answers to the questions kids eight to twelve ask most, this adaptation of lee strobel s new york times bestselling and awardwinning the case for christ uses kidfriendly language to explore the research, eyewitness accounts, and evidence behind the question of whether jesus really was the savior the bible promised, and if he is, what that answer means for our lives today. So, did you ever imagine when you were writing this book or even publishing that it would have the kind of audience or readership that its. In 1980, lee strobels awardwinning investigative reporting earned him a promotion to legal editor at the chicago tribune. The case for irony lee strobel practices what he preaches. And what strikes me most is not strobels search, but where it ended. The case for christ, a journalists personal investigation. This provocative book starts with an unlikely interview in which americas foremost skeptic builds a seemingly persuasive case against the miraculous. Strobel was educated at the university of missouri bachelor of. A journalist investigates the toughest objections to christianity, and more on.
His classic, the case for christ, is a perennial favorite which details his conversion to christianity. His 1998 book, the case for christ, has sold millions of copies, was made into a 2017 movie by the same name, and was recently reissued in a new and updated edition. Strobel, however, separates the investigation he did as a journalist in the early 1980s and the research he did for the book. Lee strobel bio, family, wife, books, movie, church, schedule. Zondervan, 1998 lee strobel, an exinvestigative reporter for the chicago tribune who describes himself as a former spiritual skeptic, is a. Valerie tarico m any evangelicals think of lee strobel as the man who can cure your doubts about their religion. Strobel arrived at liberty fresh off a national book tour for the case for a. I had seen an almostcomplete version of the movie at the recent national religious broadcasters convention. There was also a photography online of the kardashians walking out of church on easter holding a copy of my book the case for easter.
Lee strobel generally travels from denver, co, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. New york times bestselling author lee strobel trains his investigative sights on the hotbutton issue of whether its credible to believe god intervenes supernaturally in peoples lives today. Lee strobels chapter defending an eternal hell in his book a case for faith has given us a great trajectory with which to follow the main reasons for an eternal hell from an arminian perspective. His 1998 book, the case for christ, has sold millions of. His recent release, the case for grace, won the 2016 nonfiction book of the year from the. From the awardwinning, bestselling book, the case for christ by lee strobel, this 80page booklet is perfect for easter or any time of the year. After a nearly twoyear investigation of the evidence for jesus, lee received christ in 1981. Former atheist and chicago tribune journalist lee strobel says yes. While trying to disprove the newfound faith of his wife, the awardwinning journalist, lee strobel, ends up becoming a christian.
Just ahead of the movies official release, open house presenter stephen odoherty spoke with lee strobel via skype, from his home in texas. In this new york times bestselling book, awardwinning chicago tribune journalist lee strobel investigates and unpacks the scientific evidence that points toward god. His personal quest to disprove the existence of godand thereby prove his wife wrongultimately backfired and he ended up becoming convinced of the historic and philosophical validity of christianity. The new edition includes scores of revisions and additions, including updated material on archaeological and manuscript discoveries, fresh recommendations for further study, and an interview with the author that tells dramatic stories about the book s impact, provides behindthescenes information, and responds to critiques of the book by. Vimeotoby canning lee strobel, the atheistturnedchristian author behind the the case for christ book and movie, has noted that easter this year falls on aprils fools day, but said there are four main reasons why people can believe that jesus christ did indeed rise from the dead. I just saw the movie the case for christ, based on lee strobels book by the same name, depicting his investigation into the facts of the resurrection of jesus christ. Currently he is a teaching pastor at saddleback valley community church in orange county, ca. Lee patrick strobel is an american christian author, journalist, apologist and pastor. Questions for lee strobel guest contributor friendly. A conversation with lee and leslie strobel the christian. Lee strobel examines the evidence of the case for christ over a two year period with intent to disprove jesus christ. New york times bestselling author lee strobel trains his investigative sights on the hotbutton question.
Many evangelicals think of lee strobel as the man who can cure your doubts about their religion. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling, and firsthand reports that show miracle accounts are much more common than people. Nov 22, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of lee strobel books online. Author lee strobel on the case for christ, now a movie. Author lee strobel speaks at convocation liberty university. Lee strobel spent two years of his life studying, researching, learning everything he could in order to disprove the resurrection and deity of. For the last 25 years, he has shared the evidence that supports the truth and claims of christianity, equipping believers to share their faith with the people they know and love. The story that evangelicals find so convincing and delicious is this. Long before lee strobel became a bestselling author, most notably for his watershed book, the case for christ, he was a nosetothegrindstone investigative reporter known for his relentless. A journalist investigates scientific evidence that points toward god case for. Lee strobel has 123 books on goodreads with 3601 ratings. About the author lee strobel, educated at yale law school, was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and a spiritual skeptic until 1981.
Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of the case for christ. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. These days lee strobels name is just about synonymous with christian apologetic writing. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus by lee strobel online at alibris. Lee strobel center for evangelism and applied apologetics. His recent release, the case for grace, won the 2016 nonfiction book of the. Lee strobel lee patrick strobel is a former american investigative journalist and a christian author who has written several books, including four which received ecpa evangelical christian publishers association christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity. And no miracle means more than the atoning death of jesus on the cross and his resurrection from the dead, by which he proved his identity as the unique son of god. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and. Nov 30, 2018 i saw the movie, a case for christ with my family last year. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards and a series which addresses challenges to a biblically inerrant view of christianity.
Lee strobel is an awardwinning reporter and author of numerous books, including 3 gold medallion winners the case for christ, the case for faith, and inside the mind of unchurched harry and mary. I believe when we are finished with this chapter we will have addressed most of the arguments made in support of. He worked for fourteen years as an awardwinning legal editor for the chicago tribune and taught at roosevelt university. Senior engineer, specializing in fluid dynamics and cfd. Lee strobel is currently considered a single author. The case for christ lee strobel 9780310345862 netgalley. Lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than 20 books. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel, the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune, is a new york times bestselling author of more than 40 books and curricula that have sold 14 million copies in total. The resurrection of jesus christ and the proof behind it. Mar 30, 2018 as easter approaches, so does the debut of my new book the case for miracles, arguing that miracles arent only possible, but theyre actual. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lee strobel an atheist who was quite comfortable in his belief that god doesnt exist, lee became angry. Explore books by lee strobel with our selection at.
How lee strobel tried to disprove god and failed relevant. Atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of. Lee strobel s book got really big when i was in college and he makes a really good argument for why the creationism theory isnt so farfetched. Lee strobel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Feel free to leave your questions in the comments and ill pass along as many as i can to him. Based on the bestselling book by the same name, a seasoned journalist chases down the biggest story in history. Lee strobel says miracles still happen today, and shares his newest book, the case for miracles. Lee strobel s most popular book is the case for christ.
In the introduction, he writes that his interviews with the christian scholars were his attempt to retrace and expand upon the spiritual journey i took for nearly two years. Lee strobel, the atheistturnedchristian author of such books as the case for christ, the case for faith, and the case for easter, has offered to answer questions from this sites readers. In this new york times bestselling book, awardwinning chicago tribune journalist lee strobel investigates and unpacks the scientific evidence that points. A journalists personal investigation of the evidence for jesus grand rapids, mi. The book features the results of exclusive new scientific polling, and firsthand reports that show miracle accounts are much more common than people think. I really love his stuff he looks at everything through the lens of a journalist, someone who is investigating the situation and trying to come to conclusions. But before all that, he was an atheist journalist with an ax to grind. Unlike the book though, the movie tells the personal story, as lee and his wife, leslie, face events that could easily have ended up very differently. Lee strobel, author of the bestselling the case for christ, the case for the creator and the case for faith, is back with an updated edition of gods outrageous claims. He is now a christian apologist and has written many books about faith. Lee strobels mistake in the case for christ tomorrow.
Strobel, a toughasnails atheist journalist and his. Yet, after seeing remarkable changes in his wifes outlook on life and in her inner spirit, lee decided to investigate the claims of christianity for himself. Mar 27, 2018 new york times bestselling author lee strobel trains his investigative sights on the hotbutton question. Jan 19, 2018 critics hailed lee strobels bulldoglike tenacity as he interviewed religious scholars for the book. Lee strobel speakers bureau and booking agent info. Twenty years later, lee strobel has authored 25 volumnes, including the case for faith, finding the real jesus and surviving a spritual mismatch marriage, coauthored with his wife.
Lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of more than twenty books, which have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. The book takes a look at thirteen claims that the bible makes and why theyre believable. Bestselling author, lee strobel, right, and writer, brian bird on set of the case for christ, coming to theaters april 7, 2017. Critics hailed lee strobels bulldoglike tenacity as he interviewed religious scholars for the book. The case for christ, a journalists personal investigation of. He has written several books, including four which received ecpa christian book awards 1994, 1999, 2001, 2005 and a series which addresses challenges to the veracity of christianity. Lee strobel senior engineer, specializing in fluid. One of the reasonable faith lectures at a conference we went to at high desert church. His recent release, the case for grace, just won the 2016 nonfiction book of the year from the epca. His 1998 book, the case for christ, has sold millions of copies, was made into a 2017 movie by the. Exatheist lee strobel breaks down 4 reasons why jesus. How case for christ author lee strobel fabricated his. As the case for christ and its ancillary resources approach 10 million copies in print, this updated edition will prove even more valuable to contemporary readers.
Shop the latest titles by lee strobel at alibris uk including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Clearly, the weight of the historical and medical evidence indicates that jesus was dead before the wound to his side was inflicted. Purchase 10 or more tickets and receive a copy of lee strobels bestselling book, the case for christ along with two complimentary passes to meet lee personally at the preevent book signing and photo reception. See all books authored by lee strobel, including the case for christ, and the case for faith 6 pak. Lee strobel received his bachelors in journalism from the university of missouri and a masters in law from yale law school. Exatheist lee strobel breaks down 4 reasons why jesus death and resurrection are absolute fact. Oct 06, 2017 atheistturnedchristian lee strobel is the former awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and bestselling author of the case for christ. Lee strobel was the awardwinning legal editor of the chicago tribune and is the bestselling author of the case for christ, the case for christ devotional, the case for christianity answer book, the case for faith, the case for a creator, the case for miracles, and the miracles answer book. Lee strobel in a vimeo video talking about easter, uploaded in march 2018. Is there credible evidence that jesus of nazareth really is the son of god.