The Case For Christmas | Lee Strobel

An investigative journalist goes on a mission to find the true identity of that child in the manger. In a true reporting style, he adopts a planned and systematic approach to tackle this quest. In his journey, he comes across and meets many scholars for arriving his final conclusion. This compact book talks about this journey in a comprehensive manner.

The said quest of the author takes into account all kinds of evidence to present the case for the true Christ in convincing narrative. For that, the author delves deeper into the Old as well as New Testaments, discusses these with some noted scholars and takes into views of the early historians who might have witnessed or encountered the people who might have been present during the biblical period. From there onwards, the authors takes into account opinions of archeologists and the related studies to corroborate on the places and locations mentioned in the biblical times. Finally, he talks to someone who has discovered and accepted Jesus as a Messiah after a lot of personal struggles and conflicting experiences. This scholar finally puts all the puzzle pieces into appropriate places and thus, the mystery about that newborn child on that fateful day all those centuries ago, is finally solved.

Definitely a good read, not only it strengthens the believe of the faithfuls but also presents scientific and practical viewpoints to the sceptical people. There is no perfect time than now to pick up this book which narrates the engaging timeless tale from a whole new perspective.