Explores the historical reliability of the biblical account of the birth of Jesus.
Many people assume that the story of the baby in the manger at Bethlehem is just another made-up fantasy for kids.
In this concise book, respected apologist Rebecca McLaughlin outlines the evidence that Jesus was a real person, explaining the reliability of the Bible’s accounts of his life and why believing in a virgin birth is not as ridiculous as it might sound.
This book shows that there is a rational basis for the belief that the world’s most famous story is fact, not fantasy—and how those events in history can infuse our lives today with meaning and joy.
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Introduction
1. Was Jesus Even a Real Person?
2. Weren't the Gospels Made up Later?
3. How Can You Believe in a Virgin Birth?
4. Aren't We All Just Stories in the End?
| Contributors | Rebecca McLaughlin |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781784986414 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | October 2021 |
| Case quantity | 50 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Is Christmas Unbelievable? is a highly accessible and crystal clear case for the historicity both of the written Gospels and of Jesus himself—and for why it matters. Presenting her essays as an explanation of the meaning of Christmas only makes her case more interesting and more likely to be read. A great gift book too.
Rebecca McLaughlin has quickly become one of my favorite Christian apologists. If you are looking for a good book to give to an unbelieving friend at Christmas or are searching for answers yourself, this book will be a welcome friend.
With lucid brevity and timely insight, Rebecca McLaughlin’s book wisely anticipates both the cognitive and emotional questions in the mind and heart of the skeptic. This is exactly the kind of cultural apologetics we need for today--one that is wise and winsome. Take up, read and then share.
I found this book to be confirming for my personal faith and compelling for the skeptics and unconvinced. I bought 50 more copies and gave 40 away this season. I will probably buy another 50 next year and start earlier. Thank you Ms. McLaughlin and Good Books for putting this excellent resource in my hands.
I found this book to be confirming for my personal faith and compelling for the skeptics and unconvinced. I bought 50 more copies and gave 40 away this season. I will probably buy another 50 next year and start earlier. Thank you Ms. McLaughlin and Good Books for putting this excellent resource in my hands.
A book that can be profitable for christians and nonbelievers alike. Its brief size but rich content (apologetic arguments, gospel presentation) makes it a good Christmas present to offer!
A book that can be profitable for christians and nonbelievers alike. Its brief size but rich content (apologetic arguments, gospel presentation) makes it a good Christmas present to offer!
A great book which answers 4 fundamental questions about the Christmas story which a sceptic may have. Well written with contemporary illustrations means it's appropriate for a wide age group.
A great book which answers 4 fundamental questions about the Christmas story which a sceptic may have. Well written with contemporary illustrations means it's appropriate for a wide age group.
This short book is ideal for anyone who believes God and science to be incompatible. The author presents her arguments in a knowledgeable yet easy to follow way. Her use of comparisons and illustrations from popular books and TV series captures the reader’s attention and imagination, and helps to hit home her points. The booklet offers an excellent overview of Gospel truths, as well as convincing arguments for the supernatural events of the Bible (i.e. creation, virgin birth and resurrection). It is also a very helpful resource for Christians in dealing with difficult topics of conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this booklet and heartily recommend it!
This short book is ideal for anyone who believes God and science to be incompatible. The author presents her arguments in a knowledgeable yet easy to follow way. Her use of comparisons and illustrations from popular books and TV series captures the reader’s attention and imagination, and helps to hit home her points. The booklet offers an excellent overview of Gospel truths, as well as convincing arguments for the supernatural events of the Bible (i.e. creation, virgin birth and resurrection). It is also a very helpful resource for Christians in dealing with difficult topics of conversation. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this booklet and heartily recommend it!
This short, yet compelling book is sure to encourage believers and challenge nonbelievers. Rebecca McLaughlin uses modern-day pop culture references, which honestly weren’t always my favorite, but they lended themselves to help the reader in understanding her points.
She is able to pack a lot of information into just a few pages for each of the 4 questions she addresses regarding the Christmas story that equips the reader with information to defend the Christmas story and argues why it is all true. This is a great little book to have on hand for apologetics for for believers and would be great to give to, or read with, a skeptic.
I also appreciated the end notes with the abundance of resources to dig deeper, especially since this was such a short book.
This short, yet compelling book is sure to encourage believers and challenge nonbelievers. Rebecca McLaughlin uses modern-day pop culture references, which honestly weren’t always my favorite, but they lended themselves to help the reader in understanding her points.
She is able to pack a lot of information into just a few pages for each of the 4 questions she addresses regarding the Christmas story that equips the reader with information to defend the Christmas story and argues why it is all true. This is a great little book to have on hand for apologetics for for believers and would be great to give to, or read with, a skeptic.
I also appreciated the end notes with the abundance of resources to dig deeper, especially since this was such a short book.
