The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-To-Face with Jesus - Paperback

by Jeremiah J. Johnston (Author)

10 Historic Finds That Support the Truth of Christianity
- Explore compelling archeological discoveries that support the authenticity of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reasonableness of Christianity
- From an acclaimed biblical scholar and ministry leader
- Explores the Shroud of Turin, the Magdalen Papyrus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and more

In an age of growing skepticism, many demand hard evidence before believing anything is true--especially when it comes to Jesus and the Bible. A kind of "artifacts or it didn't happen" attitude. Perhaps nowhere is this attitude more prevalent than when considering the claims of Christianity. The irony of this is that there are centuries of archaeological discoveries that support the narratives found in the Bible. Lost cities and civilizations, found. Lost art and technology, rediscovered. Lost documents, retrieved.

Okay, fine, the skeptic says. I'll give you cities and art. But what about Jesus? There's no actual evidence that he ever lived, right? Wrong.

In this eye-opening, faith-fortifying book from acclaimed New Testament scholar and minister Jeremiah Johnston, you'll encounter ten of the most compelling historic finds that corroborate the truth claims found in the Bible regarding who Jesus said he was, when and where He lived, His claims and aims, how His life ended, and how that wasn't the end of His story. Far more than a tour of the past, The Jesus Discoveries connects His story with your story, perhaps in ways you've never before considered--revealing how Jesus's story changes your story.

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Jesus is not legend. He is Lord. And the archaeological record bears this out.

In an age of growing skepticism, many demand hard evidence before believing anything is true--especially when it comes to Jesus and the Bible. This eye-opening, faith-fortifying book from acclaimed New Testament scholar and pastor Jeremiah Johnston shares ten of the most compelling historic finds that affirm the biblical record regarding who Jesus said He was, when and where He lived, His claims and aims, how His life ended, and how that wasn't the end of His story, including

● the burial cloth of Jesus known as the Shroud of Turin
● the bone box of James, the brother of Jesus
● ancient graffiti depicting the crucifixion
● and more

Far more than a tour of the past, The Jesus Discoveries connects His story with your story, perhaps in ways you've never before considered.

"Dr. Jeremiah Johnston sets the record straight regarding the historicity of Jesus of Nazareth. These ten discoveries empower Christian apologists to defend their faith."--Scott Stripling, PhD, president of Near East Archaeological Society and director of excavations at Ancient Shiloh

"A must-read for anyone who wants solid evidence for why we can trust the Gospels."--Allen Parr, author of Misled and host of The BEAT

"Masterfully brings history and faith together, revealing compelling evidence that strengthens our confidence in Christ."--Dr. Jack Graham, senior pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church

Author Biography

Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is an elected member of the preeminent New Testament scholarly guild Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (SNTS) and serves internationally as president of Christian Thinkers Society. Jeremiah loves the local church and serves as pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church near Dallas, Texas, and Senior Fellow of Christian Origins, Dallas Baptist University. He is the author of several books, including Body of Proof and the Peace of God Bible. Learn more at ChristianThinkers.com.