Person of Interest
Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
- Apologetics
- Publisher: Zondervan Reflective (Zondervan)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Join a cold-case detective as he uncovers the truth about Jesus using the same approach he employs to solve real murder cases. Detective J. Warner Wallace was skeptical of the Bible's claims about Jesus. But he'd investigated several no-body homicide cases in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim's body. He wondered if the truth about the historical Jesus could be investigated in the same way. In Person of Interest, cold-case detective and bestselling author J. Warner Wallace describes his own personal investigative journey from atheism to Christianity as he carefully sifts through the evidence from history alone, without relying on the New Testament. In this book, you'll: Understand like never before how Jesus—the most significant person in history—changed the world and why he still matters today. Learn how to think like a cold-case detective by using an innovative and unique "fuse and fallout" investigative strategy, which you can also use to examine other claims of history. Explore and learn how to respond to common objections to Christianity. Creative, compelling, and fully illustrated, Person of Interest will strengthen the faith of believers while engaging those who are skeptical and distrusting of the New Testament gospel accounts.
Endorsements (28)
“With the gospel accounts under more scrutiny than ever, J. Warner Wallace crafts an original defense for the claims of Christ. In Person of Interest, he wields not only his investigative wit but also his narrative expertise. You’ll be glad you came along for this case!”
“J. Warner Wallace is the most creative and intrepid detective I’ve ever met. Having worked with him on several episodes of NBC’s Dateline, I’ve seen firsthand his uncanny ability to discover clues where no one else sees them. Wallace’s unique capacity to piece together a case has resulted in several complex crimes being solved. Now Wallace tackles perhaps his toughest case: solving a deeply personal mystery involving his own religious faith. In Person of Interest, he cleverly intertwines the story of a highly challenging crime he cracked as a parallel to his own personal quest. Skillfully uncovering clues, connecting the dots, Wallace makes the case that being a believer is his true calling.”
“Jim shows readers how Jesus is the only person able to fulfill every Old Testament prophecy of the coming Messiah and what systems needed to be in place for the Savior’s message to spread throughout the known world. It’s the fine-tuning argument filtered across history.”
“In this innovative new book, America’s foremost cold-case detective uses his astute mind and sharp investigative skills to explore the evidence for Jesus outside the Bible and why he remains relevant even in our increasingly skeptical culture. Just as criminals can’t escape Jim’s pursuit, truth can’t hide from his investigative acumen. Follow the clues and emerge encouraged!”
“What explosive event split world history in two? The stunning conclusion of this master cold-case homicide detective’s meticulous research, analysis, and deliberation will leave Christians delighted and skeptics devastated.”
“In Person of Interest, J. Warner Wallace has combined an impressive depth of research with his sharp detective skills. If you read this book, you will have to reckon with Jesus, not just as a historical person but as Lord and Savior.”
“Tired of the dreary academic apologist writing in a hard-to-comprehend English dialect? Then this is the book for you. Wallace makes an engaging and compelling case for Jesus and his deity. If you want sheer enjoyment with routine punches of power-filled Jesus facts, your pleasurable evenings are before you with this book in hand.”
“J. Warner’s writing style pulls you into the narrative; you can’t help but join his exploration as a detective. And J. Warner also provides a fresh angle. With its panoramic perspective, this book offers a fascinating journey into some lines of evidence most of us hadn’t even considered!”
“Detective Wallace sifts through thousands of years of history looking for clues, explaining his findings like Sherlock Holmes recounting his reasoning to Watson. The events that prepared the way for Jesus and the impact of his life and teachings bear all the marks of a divine story line. Jesus is the ultimate person of interest.”
“Either the foundational details of Jesus life, death, and resurrection happened within history and must be reckoned with, or they did not happen, and Christianity falls apart. J. Warner Wallace demonstrates, by using standard and reliable methods of investigation, that Jesus Christ is who he claimed to be.”
“In Person of Interest, J. Warner does something new and remarkable. He shows why history was divided into two eras by the person of Jesus. This book is comprehensive, the argumentation is convincing, and the delivery compelling. If a skeptic wants to know whether the story of Jesus makes sense, give them this book and they’ll discover that Jesus makes sense of history itself.”
“J. Warner Wallace invites his reader to much more than a mental exercise, but rather engages their questions with insight, careful process, personal testimony, and creative visuals that ultimately lead those who believe to a richer faith and those who don’t, to wonder and welcome.”
“J. Warner Wallace turns his vast investigative skills on history’s all-time number-one person of interest. Bring your doubts, bring your skepticism—but if you bring them in open-minded honesty . . . be prepared to render a shocking verdict.”
“I’ve been studying the historical Jesus for decades, and Detective Wallace made some fresh insights I had not thought of before. Person of Interest is perfect for a skeptic open to considering the evidence for Jesus or for a believer who wants to go deeper in his or her faith.”
“of Jesus’s identity is novel, the amount of research is breathtaking, the narrative is compelling, and the visuals are incredible. What a gift to the church!”
“Person of Interest is a fast-paced investigation that leads to a crystal clear conclusion. Drawing on his years as a police detective, J. Warner probes the experiences of the arts, humanities, sciences, and even all the major religious traditions of the past two millennia! Wallace gathers the evidence that will leave you beyond a reasonable doubt.”
“J. Warner Wallace demonstrates the reality and relevance of Jesus to a skeptical post-Christian world. He shows it is possible to piece together highlights of the life of Christ wholly apart from Scripture. Person of Interest is a masterpiece of intrigue, identifying Jesus as the quintessential person of history.”
“J. Warner Wallace takes a unique approach by investigating Jesus’s existence as a “missing person” case and shows how—without relying on the New Testament manuscript evidence—we have sufficient evidence in human history to testify to the truth about Jesus.”
“J. Warner Wallace makes a convincing case for the historicity and deity of Jesus without relying on the New Testament manuscripts. With over two hundred illustrations, Person of Interest helps us understand why Jesus still matters today, even for those who are skeptical of the Christian Scriptures.”
“Several years ago Jim Wallace burst onto the scene and applied his years of highly successful police detective work, using these techniques to inquire about the truth of Christianity. Add to this that Jim previously had been a card-carrying atheist well into his adult life, and what emerged was a new angle that has excited the world of apologetics ever since. I am more than pleased to endorse fully the excellent research that has resulted, including Person of Interest. What a boost to the field of Christian evidences!”
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