Evidence That Demands a Verdict

Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World

By: Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell PhD

Narrated by: Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell PhD, Bob Souer

Length: 42 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

The modern apologetics classic that started it all is now completely revised and updated - because the truth of the Bible doesn't change, but its critics do. With the original Evidence That Demands a Verdict, best-selling author Josh McDowell gave Christian audiences the answers they needed to defend their faith against the harshest critics and skeptics.

Since that time, Evidence has remained a trusted resource for believers young and old. Bringing historical documentation and the best modern scholarship to bear on the trustworthiness of the Bible and its teachings, this extensive volume has encouraged and strengthened millions.

Now, with his son Sean McDowell, Josh McDowell has updated and expanded this classic resource for a new generation. This is a book that invites listeners to bring their doubts and doesn't shy away from the tough questions.

• Thoroughly revised and updated from the previous edition
• Now coauthored by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell
• All-new chapters defending against the latest attacks from Christianity's critics
• Designed to be a go-to reference for even the toughest questions
• Offers thoughtful responses to the Bible's most difficult and extraordinary passages
• Expansive defense of Christianity's core truths, including the resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Comprehensive, a bit too literal, but solid

This is probably the most comprehensive and exhaustive look into the historicity of the entire Bible. It is so much more than Case for Christ and Cold Case Christianity, and a different beast than Mere Christianity or Simply Jesus. This is not the breezy repartee of Rob Bell or Pete Enns and does not ha e the classical beauty of CS Lewis. But it is a good book. I read it on Kindle a couple of years ago and had similar pros and cons. I’m a liberal progressive Christian and found some of the stuff in here just wrong or at least poorly construed. 50% of it is told straight without much bent, but another portion is too conservative and a decent amount is just far too literal. I’m a Christian but I’m also a math and science teacher (and a history major). I do not need literal proof of the OT. The entire gist rests on the resurrection and I accept that, burnt out does not mean you have to accept literal cosmic origin stories, impossible ages of human, or much of the OT “history.”
The narration is passable, hence the 3 stars. The book lends itself to reading more than listening but it’s still an ok listen.

Fantastic scholarly work

Evidence is one of the most thorough treatments in the subject of apologetics that I’ve read. It is well organized, well researched, and easy to understand.

This book is well worth the effort of diving into its content.

A Good Book

This was a good book but a better resource. I have the physical copy which is great for referencing but hard to read. The audio copy is difficult with referencing but much easier to get through and understand.

loved it

I will of course have to revisit this one as a later date. too much info at one time.

excellent book!

I agree with a one-star rating that I saw here that complained that was too much material and two dense for an audiobook for me. Yes that is true, but it is a true reading of the book and the content is amazing deep and thorough. I would recommend getting the hard copy so you can dog tag, highlight and refer back more easily but that is not a criticism of The reading of this book.

A Lot of Information

The information in this book does demand a verdict. Though at times the facts became dry, the content has been thoroughly researched and academically given. What I like most is the authors do not only give evidence for their arguments, but gives the rebuttal as well. Great information for anyone interested in winning a skeptic or building faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Always Timely

I first read this book about 30 years ago. At that time I was writing a paper for school and my folks recommended it. I got so much more out of it than I ever expected. If you’ve read this before, looking for a refresher, or dipping your toe for the first time, this is a book worth exploring.

Must read if studying apologetics

It’s a great book that teaches apologetic concepts of the faith. He recommended tons of other books that go more in depth to some of the chapter topics. Certain topics especially the ones in science were hard for me to follow along because it was all brand new knowledge I never thought about but overall the book was perfect for what I was looking for.

Incredible research! Thank you!

The authors have done significant research and must be commended for such thorough evidence brought forward. As a jury member I vote Jesus Christ is who he said he was, the great I am, creater of the universe, son of God, Alpha and Omega, Deliver, and He alone is worthy of our worship. T

A wealth of knowledge and reason

I have studied religion my entire life, either formally or as personal interest. I had only been exposed to the “tip of the iceberg” with respect to actual Christian apologetics before listening to this book. I highly recommend this to both believers and skeptics. You will be impressed with the obvious research that has gone into writing the primary work as well as the responses to its critics.