Cold-Case Christianity: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

Written by J. Warner Wallace

Narrated by J. Warner Wallace

Homicide detective J. Warner Wallace applies ten common rules of evidence to make the case for Christianity in this completely updated and expanded edition of the apologetic classic that has changed lives around the world. A devout atheist, J. Warner Wallace couldn’t imagine believing in the Christian faith—until he applied the same step-by-step investigative process he utilized in his work as a homicide detective to the case for Christianity. In light of the ten common rules of evidence that he’d used to solve crimes throughout his career, Wallace realized he could no longer deny the truth of Jesus Christ. And his life was never the same. A proven bestseller, Cold-Case Christianity shows: How detective skills help us determine the historical reliability of the Bible The role that evidence plays in the Christian definition of faith Why the gospel eyewitness accounts demonstrate the historicity of Jesus How rules of evidence help make the case for the proof of Christianity

An ideal book for spiritual seekers, as well as Christians who want to articulate the case for Jesus and the reliability of the Bible, this engaging exploration of Christianity answers the most important questions regarding the validity of the Bibl

• Language: English
• Publisher: David C. Cook
• Release date: Sep 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9781646894796

J. Warner Wallace

J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline-featured homicide detective, popular national speaker, and best-selling author. Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview.

Reviews for Cold-Case Christianity

[Zoran Dzoic · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I liked the book as a whole. The only wrong thing he said was that the story of stoning was not in the earliest manuscripts. It is in the writings of early church fathers who quoted the early manuscripts. He called that artefacts. It was the conspiracy of Vatican to plant manipulated manuscripts as the earliest. That's what he failed to research. But the book is a 5 star book. Thanks

[ashishrussell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A truly compelling proof to the truth of the Gospel.

[Rocio · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An engaging and insightful approach to Christian Apologetics! J. Warner Wallace brilliantly applies his expertise as a cold case, homicide detective to investigate the claims of the gospels. His clear, writing style and real life. Illustrations make complex concepts accessible to both believers and skeptics alike.

Wallace’s unique perspective offers fresh insights into evaluating historical evidence, analyzing eyewitness accounts, and understanding the role of presuppositions in our thinking. The book is well organized, logical, structured, and provides practical tools for defending the faith.

What sets this book apart is how it equips readers to think critically about Christianity’s claims without sacrificing, intellectual integrity. It’s an excellent resource for those seeking to understand the rational basis for Christian belief or looking to strengthen their ability to articulated their faith.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in the intersection of face, reason, and evidence based investigation. Wallace’s Cold-Case Christianity is a valuable edition to the apologetics literature that will challenge, inform, and inspire readers.

[Fit For Faith 〣 Your Christian Ministry. · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A great and overall recommendable book, but under the almost entire absence of spiritual discernment.


PROS

+ Good defense of Christianity, although on a theoretical and rather dry level.

+ Good reflection on the early church fathers.

+ Some good insights into his profession. Especially helpful was the realization that witnesses have a greater value, when their testimony has obviously not been harmonized.



CONS

- He wrongly claimed that Jesus had in Mat 8:16 to wait until the evening, in order to cast out demons, because it was the Weekly Sabbath. But reading the previous two verses, it is very clear that Jesus healed earlier that day. The author has also a faulty understanding of the Weekly Sabbath itself. Only 2 out of 7 High Sabbaths began in the evening (Passover & Atonement), while a Weekly Sabbath is biblically stipulated to begin with sunrise. Modern Mainstream Judaism is no reference for us, if not we would have to start the biblical year in autumn et al.


- No spiritual guidance for unbelievers how to come to Christ. No reflection on the role of the Holy Spirit in the conversion of people and what role his book can play. No reflection on how the veil of people can be lifted.


- Incorrect statement that Jesus died the day before Passover, clearly contradicting the Bible in numerous accounts.


- Incorrect statement that Jewish scribes protected the OT. This might be the case for the Masoretes in the 8c. AD, but it ignores the well-known fact that the Masoretes themselves admitted to have received a corrupted text, meaning the Proto-Masoretic text had been manipulated by Jewish scribes (2c. AD). It is also remarkable that the Greek OT is not even mentioned in this book, although having been the predominant Bible for at least half a millennia, also predominantly used for translations of nearly all codices and early translations.


- He provides a platform to Bart Ehrman. It is sad that so many writers are copying each other in their references. Without people like Strobel, Turek, Wallace and Winger, Mr. Ehrman would not constantly increase his visibility and attention.


- He repeatedly referenced Josephus and went as far as to compare his works to biblical writings. If he would have done his homework, he should have known that he was not even one of the Jews anymore, and was most certainly far away from being a Christian and to be fully relied upon. Yes, he was and is an important witness, but it does not suffice to mention in the addendum that readers of the previous edition of the book did exhort and urge this author for spiritual discernment, which he now proudly brushes off with the argument that 'differing views are not disqualifiers'.

Yes, 'secondary beliefs can be relevant for historicity', but to say e.g. that Origen was an 'important CHRISTIAN leader' (which is a ridiculous claim) is to actively mislead people. A spiritually mature author can mention such characters, but he gives between the lines a quick warning to readers. At least he does intentionally not mention Augustine ...


- The mention of CS Lewis (believed in purgatory; Tao is the highest morality; rejected biblical inerrancy; theistic evolutionist; considered Hindu, Buddhist and Muslims as brothers in Christ) in a Christian book is shocking (no matter who many others do the same). He uses him to open and close the book, meaning he gives him special importance.


- Mother Teresa was a fraud, and direct enabler of sexual abuser and JESUIT priest Donald McGuire. Nevertheless, Wallace describes her in this book as 'noble' and the opposite of H**ler. Both are in most probably in Gehenna, no matter how much good deeds she showcased.


- Endorsement of Billy Graham (great admirer of the 33° Mason Norman Vincent Peale, strong tendency towards Universalism, Key figure in the ecumenical movement, used Roman Catholic lay people as supervisors and altar workers, close collaboration with the Vatican and the Pope).