Defending God's word, Church and Biblical History

Defending the Bible
The theological term for defending Christianity and the Bible is Apologetics.
Alleged Discrepancies of the Bible
This book directly addresses questions surrounding common misunderstandings of Scripture. It explains questionable passages, helps answer skeptics' questions, and contains valuable resource material. The author lifts the mystery surrounding supposed contradictions and sheds new light on confusing passages!
 
New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties 
Seeming contradictions and inconsistencies of Scripture have sound explanations. Referencing both the New International Version and the New American Standard Bible, this helpful resource makes scholarly insights accessible to everyone.
 
A Zeal For God Not According to Knowledge: A Refutation of Judaism's Arguments Against Christianity
 
Are the Jewish arguments against belief in Jesus as mankind’s Savior ANY GOOD? Is Jesus Christ the promised Messiah? Is Christianity derived from ancient Roman or Greek pagan mystery religions? Is the New Testament historically reliable?
 
God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics 
Essays and letters by well-known author C.S. Lewis discussing topics such as answers to questions on Christianity, miracles, evil and God, and the decline of religion.
The Gospel and the Greeks: Did the New Testament Borrow from Pagan Thought? 
Was Christianity merely an outgrowth of GREEK PHILOSOPHY? Did it BORROW some of its essential beliefs from ancient mystery religions? How much influence did Gnostic or Hellenistic teachings have on early Christianity?
 
 
Know Why You Believe
 

Does science and Scripture CONFLICT? Are miracles POSSIBLE? Why does God allow SUFFERING and EVIL? This book, in consultation with experts in science and archaeology, provides up-to-date information for those searching for the truth about God and the Bible.

 
Many Infallible Proofs: Evidences for the Christian Faith 
Can Christianity be PROVEN? What has been the IMPACT of God's word on the world? This book, by Henry Morris, shines light on little known truths of the faith and strengthens believers through the Scriptures.
 
Mere Christianity 
Do all humans possess a basic set of moral rules that define what is RIGHT and WRONG? What is the ROOT cause of evil? Are believers called to LOVE others even if they do not LIKE them? Considered a classic of Christian apologetics, this book by C. S. Lewis is a well-written defense of the Christian faith.
 
More Than a Carpenter
 
Who was, and is, JESUS? Was Jesus a LIAR, LUNATIC, or the LORD? How can we know FOR SURE? This modern classic, authored by Josh McDowell, has sold over 15 million copies and been translated into several languages.
 
The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict 
Is Christianity a HOAX? Can the Bible be TRUSTED? Is there any historical evidence on Jesus' claim that He was GOD? Do REAL miracles exist? This easy-to-read book is what many consider the most comprehensive defense of Christianity to be found.
 
What the Rabbis Know About the Messiah 
This book cites Biblical, rabbinic and medieval Jewish sources to weave a pattern that leads to Jesus, the Jewish Messiah. It is an easy-to-read book authored by a Holocaust survivor who became a Talmudic scholar versed in more than ten languages.
 
Who Moved the Stone? 
Is the story of Jesus' resurrection merely a MYTH? Is it possible to prove the Gospels are TRUE just by reading them? Do the Gospels CONTRADICT each other regarding Jesus being raised from the dead?
 
 
Biblical and Church History
The Antiquities of the Jews 
Written by first century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, this book is a fascinating account of the history of Jews from the time of Adam to the Roman Empire. One of the very few eyewitness accounts of events in the first century A.D., this reference work contains the earliest known Jewish source citing the existence of Jesus.
 
Caesar and Christ: A History of Roman Civilization and of Christianity from Their Beginnings to A.D. 325 
Learn about the Roman Emperors, from the madman Caligula to the philosophical sage Marcus Aurelius, and their relationship with those who believed in Jesus of Nazareth.
 
The Christians as the Romans Saw Them 
Was Christianity a THREAT to the social and religious order of the Roman Empire? Who were some of the major critics of early Christianity and what was their criticism? Did Romans consider themselves very religious people? Were they all united against Christianity? This book is a portrayal of the early years of the Christian movement from the perspective of the Romans.
 
Eusebius: The Church History 
Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. This book presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs. It contains numerous maps, illustrations, and photographs.
 
Foxe's Book of Martyrs 
Who were the very FIRST people who suffered persecution and death rather than renounce their belief in Jesus? How many of Jesus' twelve disciples suffered the death of a martyr? What is St. Andrew's Cross and was it named after one of the apostles?
 
From the Maccabees to the Mishnah 
What was the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the early Roman Empire? What was the function of Jewish religion in the larger community? What are the roots of rabbinic Judaism? This book offers a thorough analysis of Judaism's development from the early years of the Roman Empire to the formative period of rabbinic Judaism.
 
History of Christianity 
How did Christianity RISE from a small sect to a large religion spanning the globe? Has Christianity proved MORE influential in shaping human destiny than any other institutional philosophy? This book, authored by a British journalist, is a historical study of the Christian religion from 49 A.D. to modern times.
 
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah 
Considered one of the best-known references on the life of Christ. This book provides a vast storehouse of New Testament background information. The current edition of the book contains several new maps and illustrations.
 
Wars of the Jew or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem Wars of the Jew or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem
First century Jewish historian Josephus discusses the history of the Jews from the capture of Jerusalem in 164 B.C. to its destruction in the First Jewish-Roman War in 70 A.D.
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
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