More Than a Carpenter (Pack of 25) Paperback – February 28, 2010

This is one of the greatest books ever written in defense of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. It builds an amazing case for the accuracy and the trustworthiness of The Bible. Had I read this book before I got saved 17 years ago, it would have answered many of the questions and doubts that I was struggling with. At only 168 pages long it is a very quick read. Because it is a small paperback book, it is very unintimidating for those receiving it. It will massively strengthen the faith of everyone who reads it. This book is nothing short of amazing! I buy this in the 6 pack bundle. I have handed out dozens of them to people that I have witnessed to. I am so incredibly thankful to Josh McDowell for writing this book. It has added tremendously to the apologetics arsenal that I use when witnessing to people. It has also helped me to think more logically and to help with my reasoning skills with the Scriptures. I could not possibly recommend this book more highly! I would have given it 10 stars if I could have. Not only does Josh present an incredibly logical and powerful case for the defense of the Gospels and Jesus Christ, but his personal testimony at the end of the book for what Christ has done for him is amazing. Josh's personal testimony at the end solidifies just how amazing our God truly is. Read it, own the information in it, buy the 6 packs, go witness to people, share your personal testimony with them, edify the socks off of this book and then give them a copy of it. Those read it will be transformed. God bless you Josh McDowell!

I was raised a Roman Catholic as far back as I can remember. Tragedies in my life immeasurably challenged my belief in God. It was challenged to the point where I began to despise talk of religion, specifically the faith I was raised with -- Christianity. I began to consistently ask myself, "Is God real??" My "blind belief" wavered to the point where I found myself with a strong tendency to challenge religious believers, almost to the point of unconsciously trying to convince them out of their faith whenever I can. I became a man of logic and reasoning, and simply could not entertain "blind belief" in any way.Then I read this book. It was logical and compelling, and I found myself with no sound way to refute what Josh McDowell was saying. I could criticize his thoroughness, but diving into excruciating detail onto the sciences he employed would've been criticized as redundant. It did not have the "hype" and "hoopla" of "Praise the Lord!" mentality. It was just plain scientific reasoning, logic, and common sense.I saw the criticisms other people had of this book, and I find it hard to understand how they could castigate this book as they did. I was very steadfast in my resentment towards Christianity, but I was influenced otherwise -- I just had to be because the logic that the author used, for me, made sense. For example, I lost a great deal of faith in Christianity when I learned how the Bible was written many years after Jesus' death, and that it was largely a result of "word of mouth". But the author points out that if the miracles of Jesus were farce, how can it withstand its persistence through all those years? If any of us decided to make some sensational claim like being able to fly without wings, and if we were to start disseminating such information, how long do you think that will last? Will it last decades so as to eventually land on a book of "facts"? The point here is that the human way of doing things has a way of weeding out untruths and inaccuracies of "news", and that the words and deeds of Jesus would not have lasted as long as it did if there were no corroborations so strong as to withstand such forces; this is true for anything, religious incidents or otherwise. For me, this was a reasonable and persuasive argument that Jesus did do what he did, or it would have been shot down way sooner, much less making it into a book.I only have 1000 words for this review, so let me end it by saying this. I now am totally convinced that God and Jesus are REAL. It is hard to accept that at this day and age, and I've been through that phase of constant skepticism.My biggest arsenal against Christianity was my own intellect. But this book used the very foundation I had for disbelieving to show me otherwise. How can I not respect that?

Good luck, love the size and length for a great dose of Jesus

MORE THAN A CARPENTER by Josh McDowell is an updated version about Jesus Christ and who He is. This book is excellent for someone who is a skeptic about Jesus being a human--just a man--just a carpenter--or someone more. Josh McDowell presents the question: "Was Jesus a liar? A lunatic? Or Lord?"The evidence is presented for the skeptic to make his/her own decision. Back in the mid-70s, I shared the first edition of this book with a friend who had no allegiance to Christ as his Lord. After reading the book, he said he could not dispute the evidence that demanded he arrive at a verdict. Today, years later, he's a changed man, who knows that Jesus is neither a liar nor a lunatic!I purchased several of the updated versions of this book to share because I wanted to give others the same opportunity to decide if Jesus really is "MORE than a Carpenter."

I became a Christian after reading this book in the living room Of an apartment building when I was A young mother of two little girls. Been married for 43 years now to the same man and I know our Christian faith has made us grow stronger together. God is real we’ve seen many miracles in our life because he’s with us always Through good Times and some of the hardest times in our lives. Read it please then make your decision I will pray for you

A brief, easy to read book with great information to help guide people like me in their faith. I grew up in the era of scientific materialism, which pushes god to the side. This book helped me wrap my mind around the events of the new testament, with data and logical arguments to support its truth. It has been a great stepping stone to further reading and further faith building.Wonderfully written.I would recommend it anyone may not be certain of their beliefs. It can help you build a solid foundation.

Got for a friend! Good reading.

And the perfect book for those seeking and questioning - I gave these to my group of new believers and they then passed them on to friends or family that are questioning them about their new belief in Christ!

Most definitely opened my eyes, I could not put it down.I buy these for my friends now to help them understand Jesus.Once you have read this book, you will understand the bible far more.

Classic book updated in a culturally relevant manner. Even if you believe in Jesus as Savior, & are convinced of His deity reading this book will serve you well, & you'll soon pass it on to someone else.

This is great. I am using it along with the Japanese version for a small group of non-Believers. They love having the English version and the Japanese version really helps with stuff that is hard for me to translate. Good stuff!!

To put on my bookshelves

Love the book,great for a small group study or for giving to friends