Answers to Tough Questions [Paperback]

Josh McDowell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1992

Here is a wealth of Bible research and point-by-point logic to answer 65 of the toughest questions asked by skeptics - and to show precisely why Christianity stands up to even the toughest scrutiny. For more than 20 years, Josh McDowell has been one of America's most powerful and persuasive defenders of the Christian faith. An important resource for any apologetics class.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0840744641
• ISBN-13: 978-0840744647
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Josh McDowell has been reaching the spiritually skeptical for almost five decades. Since beginning ministry in 1961, Josh has delivered more than 24,000 talks to over 10 million young people in 118 countries. He is the author or co-author of 120 books, with over 51 million copies distributed worldwide; including More Than a Carpenter (over 15 million copies printed in 85 languages), and The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict, recognized by World magazine as one of the twentieth century's top 40 books. Josh continues to travel throughout the United States and countries around the world, helping young people and adults strengthen their faith and understanding of Scripture. Josh will tell you that his family is his ministry. He and his wife, Dottie, have been married for 39 years and have four children and four grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A quick read that skims interesting ideas, January 10, 2001

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John Jernigan (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Answers to Tough Questions (Paperback)

This book is a simpler version of many other Josh McDowell books, like "Evidence that Demands a Verdict." I first read this book after going to church for ten years, but finding myself wanting the have faith in my heart but not in my mind. This book did a nice job of convincing me to open my eyes and look further. Certainly, Mr. McDowell does a nice job of presenting his arguments clearly and concisely, but overall the book lacks depth and completeness. He tends to justify faith through the use of the Bible, which could be a problem to a skeptic looking for persuasive arguments. A beginning Christian will find a lot of interesting material to support and extend their faith, but a strong skeptic will at best only be persuaded to look at more evidence. This book might be ideal for a younger Christian or skeptic, who wants to understand the basis for certain beliefs. Overall, I would recommend this because it is a quick read, but don't expect it to be a complete reference guide.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Portable Witnessing Tool Next to Four Spiritual Laws!, September 17, 2000

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B.D. (Rancho San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Answers to Tough Questions (Paperback)

Looking for a powerful yet 'readable in one sitting' answer to many of your Bible questions? Need an inexpensive witnessing tool for your church or personal outreach? There is no finer resource at this price to get into the hands of people you meet who have sincere questions about Christianity. Not intended to be exhaustive, but a great door opener for the serious seeker. If every church in America could order a case of these for its members to first read then pass along to a friend, imagine the impact for eternity! Every church member should be acquainted with the issues covered in this book to be better equipped to handle the questions they are too often asked. Must reading!

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of scholarly and reliable information, October 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Answers to Tough Questions (Paperback)

This is an easy book written for Christians who are not "intellectual". This is not a scholarly book, but given the "simple" audience it targets, this book is most of the time well argued and accurate. Its very broad coverage will provide a lot of various information. It has 5 main sections:
Tthe authority of the Bible, by Prof. P. Comfort (Professor of New Testament
Creation and evolution, by Prof. president H M Morris & prof. W Bradley (Professor of Physics)
Israel, the choosen people, by Prof. Hildebrandt (Professor of Old Testament)
The church of Jesus Christ by Prof. P. Comfort (Professor of New Testament)
The end times, by P R Fink (Professor of Pastoral ministry)

The only weak part in the book is about about creation, (written by Morris). Although Morris has a good critic of evolution, I do not think that he is right in asserting a young age for the earth or the origin of fossils and mountains through a global cataclysm. (see the books of Ross, Hugh). Better critics of evolution can be found in "Evolution: a theory in crisis" by Denton, Michael; "Darwin on trial" by Johnson, Phillip E; "Darwin's black box" by Behe, Michael.
Some Atheists (called "Internet infidels") are immorally writing are trying to degrade the books of McDowell by using lying arguemtn son their site. Theri lies and ignorance of the matter is laid bare by the J P Holding at:
http://www.bookshelf.jwmnet.com/arguments/toc_frame.html
The New Testament was composed in the 1st century, with the books that were written under the authority of the apostles. As a few centuries later some would doubt some books (such as Jude, Hebrews, Revelation), the churches had to gather and defend their appartenance to the Canon.