The Third Day: The Reality of the Resurrection

by Hank Hanegraaff

Examines details surrounding the death of Jesus Christ to present proof of the resurrection, providing coverage of such indicators as Christ's fatal torment, empty tomb, appearances, and transformation.

Genres: Christian, Theology

96 pages, Hardcover

First published February 11, 2003

About the author

Hendrik "Hank" Hanegraaff, also known as the "Bible Answer Man", is an American Christian author and radio talk-show host. Formerly an evangelical Protestant, he joined the Eastern Orthodox Church in 2017. He is an outspoken figure within the Christian countercult movement, where he has established a reputation for his critiques of non-Christian religions, new religious movements, and cults, as well as heresy in Christianity. He is also an apologist on doctrinal and cultural issues.

Reviews

[Julian · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first half of the book breaks down the arguments against the historicity of the biblical accounts. I found it informative and reasonable. The second half goes into what Christians already believe. If you are familiar with Hanks work you know he breaks down his arguments in acronym form so they are easily remembered. I found FEAT a useful teaching tool.

[Kyle Bartsch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little book is great. It briefly highlights your typical arguments that pop culture atheists like to throw out there every once in a while, and it concisely refutes each one in an understandable way. It also ends with 2 super uplifting chapters, talking about what is yet to come in the next life which as a believer really boosted my spiritual morale.
Great book under 100 pages

[Sylvia Winter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope in God.

Enlightening. The explanation of the many ways men have tried to explain away the resurrections of the Lord Jesus Christ is eye opening and very sad that so many are duped by Satan.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple and effective book setting out the case for the historicity of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

It would be an excellent resource to give to people asking questions about Christ's rising from the dead.

[Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

Historical breakdown was good but became way too Christian for a book that presented itself to be unbiased

[Hopson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Third Day is a quick read, a short and simple defense of the resurrection. Hanegraaf offers compelling evidence and sound logic to underpin the facts of Jesus' rising from death. A great read for the unconvinced or the Christian seeking to bolster his or her faith in the historical fact that Jesus is alive.

For Tim Challies' 2016 Book Challenge this is the book I read with 100 pages or less.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Apologetics of the Resurrection - highly recommend! It is a short and easy read.

[Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hank is a great writer. He loves to use acronyms to remember key points to defending the truths of the faith. I haven't had the best luck with acronyms, but I'm going to give this one a try.