More Than a Carpenter

He thought Christianity was a sham. Then it changed his life.Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own robust research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered that the evidence suggested exactly the opposite―that Jesus, instead of being simply a first-century Hebrew carpenter, was so much more. Josh went on to write this inspirational book on Christian apologetics, More Than a Carpenter, which has sold over 16 million copies and transformed countless lives.Now, in this revised and updated edition, Josh is joined by his son, Sean McDowell, as they tackle the questions that today's generation continues to ask: show more "How do I find happiness and meaning in life?""Is it really possible to know the truth about God and Jesus?"How can Jesus be the only way?"Whether you're a spiritual cynic or a long-time Christian, experience a new perspective on faith through this bestselling, timeless classic on who Jesus really is. show less

作者分別從理性和經驗入手，舉出大量文獻和例證，探討聖經的可靠性問題、耶穌是否存在的歷史疑團和個人宗教經驗真偽辨析的三大主題，繼而判斷基督教的客觀性和真實性均證據確鑿。本書切合青年信徒熱中於信仰與理性、宗教與科學及創造與進化那個孰是孰非的爭辯。

這是近幾十年來最完備、最卓越的一本基督教護教論文集。書中提供大量的證據，證明聖經是可靠的，有關耶穌、祂所行的神蹟與祂復活的記載都是千真萬確的。此書在過去25年來，對帶領普世華人信主有不可磨滅的影響。
基督教可信吗？这种称耶稣基督为神的儿子的信仰具有理性的根据吗？然而历世累代以来，无数的学者、学生及成人都可以异口同声地回答说：“是的！”麦道卫所著这本《铁证待判》一书也就为了要证明这一点。
作者：“……经过七百多小时彻底的研究这个题目之后，我最后终于下了一个这样的结论: show more 耶稣的复活若不是“最邪恶、最恶毒、最无情的一场骗局，企图欺骗蒙蔽人类的思想，那么他就是历史上所发生过最奇妙的一件事。” show less

I keep this on hand for loaning out to folks who want to know why I believe that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Saviour and actually walked this earth and rose from the grave, you know, all the stuff the Bible teaches. This is faith confirming.

With almost ten million copies in print, More Than a Carpenter continues to be the most powerful evangelism tool worldwide. Josh McDowell's timeless examination of the true nature of Christ and his impact on our lives is one of the best-selling Christian books ever. Written by a former skeptic of Christianity, it is a hard-hitting book for those who doubt Jesus' deity and his purpose.

This book presents logical arguements for Christ, His life, His works, and the validity of His claims.

Shorter, earlier content covered in Evidence That Demands a Verdict. The authenticity of Christ and the resurrection is irrefutable.