Examine the Evidence: Exploring the Case for Christianity

by Ralph O. Muncaster

In this major new apologetics resource, Ralph Muncaster—author of the popular Examine the Evidence ® series (over 250,000 sold!) — encourages and challenges people to put faith into action. This practical, integrated approach leads readers through major areas of proof for Christianity, Easy–to–follow charts, “remember this” points, and “learning/sharing hints,” in addition to “Test Yourself” and leader’s guide sections, will help readers—individually or in group settings—to study and retain the material, then apply it in a life–changing way so they can share the reality of their faith with a broken world.

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Todd Asmus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really been wanting to get into some apologetics lately. My pastor loaned this book to me after a discussion. It was a very quick and easy read with loads of evidence and background information on all things Christianity. The author was able to support his case with evidence from all areas of life: archaeology, micro-biology, history, both Christian and non-christian writings/histories, cultural study and other areas. The popular creation vs. evolution debate was covered in GREAT detail with a lot of information challenging and debunking evolution that was new for me.

What was amazing to me after reading the book was the amount of information that current culture and media have gotten so blatantly wrong (or have purposely ignored). It's clear that popular society desires to have no belief in God and Jesus after reading this book.

Reading as both a study in apologetics and at times a history of Christianity, this is a must read for anyone even remotely curious about the proof that exists today that Jesus was The Word become flesh, that he did die on the cross, that he did rise from the dead, and that Christianity is based on fact.

[Teric Darken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apart from the Bible, this is the best book I've ever read. Based upon reasoning, and examining archaeological, scientific, statistical and historical evidence, this work is sure to make any skeptic scratch their head and rethink their belief or lack thereof.

Examine the Evidence is a deep read, especially during the first portion of the book, which deals with the scientific and all the terms, equations and mathematical odds therein. It may be tough for some to wrap their mind around at first, though the author does a good job of summarizing at the end of each chapter.

Following the scientific portion dealing explicitly with creation (how we can know there is a God), the book delves into the historicity of the scriptures and of Jesus the Christ (how we can know that the Bible is God's word and that Jesus is the true Messiah).

Examine the Evidence is amazing in that it utilizes reasoning to display how one's faith need not be based upon "blind faith," but rather the believer can stand assuredly on solid ground based upon the tangible facts given throughout the annals of time.

[P.L. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book! I was very impressed by it, finding each page full of undisputed evidence to the Christian faith. Author Ralph Muncaster was an atheist and skeptic which helped him write a very convincing, well supported book that Christians can use to strengthen their own beliefs and understanding and that non-believers can read to address any questions they have. Muncaster’s background as a skeptic gave him insight into how non-believers think, the kinds of questions they have, as well as the challenges they might pose to a believer who is trying to share the Gospel with them. Scattered throughout the text are fascinating facts and key concepts that further support the text. In addition, there are easy to follow charts and informative church and history timelines. But the things I enjoyed the most were the ends of each chapter where there were questions to test yourself to see if you understood the chapter as well as to reinforce points made. Plus, there are group study activities that you can use to explore concepts with others. This is a valuable resource tool that is full of in-depth evidence that validates claims – from science, history, archeology and so on.  A must read for anyone seeking a deeper walk with God or those with questions about Christianity and the Bible.

[Jeremiah · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author says to question everything, yet I see several gaps in thinking because of the desire to not deal with some inconvenient evidence. This book will attempt to overwhelm you. It uses a rhetoric for its proof of superiority which is self referencing. The incorporation of indisputable facts with conjectures displayed as facts lend him the air of substance without much of the hard through consistent logic he espouses. This book attempts much - and as a result the authors is often out of the comfort zone of true, through and through comprehension at points.