This is a clear, down to earth and readable historical justification for having faith in the Jesus of history. It is up to date with the latest scholarship but doesn’t blind the reader with unnecessary argument. I highly recommend it. Alanna Nobbs, Professor Emerita Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, Sydney
Even a brief encounter with the written works or videos of John Dickson hints of his serious scholarship, willingness to engage the toughest critics of Christianity, and winsome ability to communicate. But Is Jesus History? is worth more than a cursory glance—you might even find yourself dog-earing page after page filled with archaeological gems and historical insight. This is a book you will want to pass on to both your skeptical and believing friends. But keep a copy for yourself. Ravi Zacharias Author and Speaker
With characteristic clarity and excellence of scholarship John Dickson examines the historical evidences for Jesus. His accessible style and bang-up-to-date sources make this a must read for anyone who is serious about investigating Jesus. Dr Amy Orr-Ewing Director, The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics
Is Jesus History? has a historian take us on a look at history as a discipline and compare what we know about Jesus with other ancient materials. It is a fascinating tour that also uncovers what ancient sources say about Jesus in the face of some who claim he never existed and we can know little about him. It is a tour well worth taking. It may well have you thinking very differently about events from long ago that still impact our world today. Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor Dallas Theological Seminary, USA
Is Jesus History? is a provocative little book. John Dickson writes engagingly and personably—as you read, you can imagine having a coffee (or a pint) with him and laughing over the idiosyncrasies of the
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