The Apologetics of Jesus

Norman L. Geisler (1932-2019) taught at top evangelical colleges and seminaries for over fifty years and was distinguished professor of apologetics and theology at Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California. He wrote nearly eighty books, including the Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics, Christian Ethics, and Systematic Theology.

Patrick Zukeran (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; DMin, Southern Evangelical Seminary) is the founder and executive director of Evidence and Answers, a research and teaching ministry specializing in the defense of the Christian faith. He is the host of the radio show Evidence and Answers (www.evidenceandanswers.org) and a guest host with former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona on 808 State Update. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of several books, including The Apologetics of Jesus; God, Eternity, and Spirituality; and Unless I See... Is There Enough Evidence to Believe? Pat is a popular conference speaker and he also serves as an adjunct faculty for several colleges and institutes worldwide. Pat lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Geisler is one of the most prolific authors of Christian books wielding a pen. With more than 70 works under his belt, one wonders if he has anything new to say that hasn’t been said before. This challenging book is part defense of the gospel and part primer in philosophical logic. Studying the life of Jesus from several perspectives, Geisler demonstrates how Jesus, in his life, his miracles and his teachings—indeed, in his very existence and claims to divinity—satisfies even the most stringent tests for philosophical wholeness and coherence. Jesus is presented as the ultimate apologist, as one who “was familiar with and utilized all the basic laws of rational thought and reasoning processes.” This is quite a claim, and one that may not be evident from a simple reading of the gospels. But in the competent and skilled hands of Geisler and coauthor Zukeran, who works for a Texas Ministry organization, the thesis gains some credibility. Beginning students will be challenged by the avalanche of philosophical terminology. Experienced readers will be challenged to determine the authenticity of the authors’ conclusions. (Jan.)Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.