Josh McDowell: Evidence for the Resurrection

Was Jesus really raised from the dead? Was the resurrection a real event? In this interview, Josh McDowell, author of Evidence for the Resurrection, shares how he set out to disprove Christianity, and instead found Christ. "The resurrection issue takes the question, 'Is Christianity valid?' out of the realm of philosophy and makes it a question of history." The Best of Josh McDowell: A Ready Defense. As a young man, Josh McDowell considered himself an agnostic and believed that Christianity was worthless. After being challenged to intellectually examine the claims of Christianity, Josh discovered compelling and overwhelming evidence for the reliability of the Christian faith. After believing in Jesus Christ, Josh’s life changed dramatically as he experienced the power of God’s love. After his conversion, his plans for law school turned instead to plans for seminary and for telling a doubting world about the truth of Jesus Christ. He completed his college degree at Wheaton College and later attended Talbot Theological Seminary where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Divinity degree. In 1964, Josh joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ International. Not long after, The Josh McDowell Ministry formed to realize the vision of reaching young people worldwide with the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Well known as an articulate speaker, Josh has spoken to more than 10 million young people through over 23,000 talks in at least 113 countries. During his 47 years of ministry, Josh has authored or co-authored 108 books, including: “More Than a Carpenter” which has been translated into over 85 languages, and “New Evidence That Demands a Verdict,” which has been recognized by World Magazine as one of the century’s most influential books. He has been nominated 36 times for the Gold Medallion Award and been chosen for that prestigious award on four occasions.