Dr. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life and pastor of Saddleback Church
“Cold-Case Christianity is a fantastic book. I wish I had this resource when I first examined the Christian faith. It would have answered many of my questions and helped set me on the track to truth.”
Josh McDowell, speaker and author of Evidence That Demands a Verdict
“What happens when an atheist cop takes the same forensic skills he uses to solve the toughest crimes—homicides with a trail that’s been cold for decades—and applies them to the eyewitness testimony and circumstantial evidence for the life of Jesus of Nazareth? A fascinating new approach to the question of gospel credibility, that’s what. Cold-Case Christianity is simply the most clever and compelling defense I’ve ever read for the reliability of the New Testament record. Case closed.”
Gregory Koukl, president of Stand to Reason and author of Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
“Cold-Case Christianity offers a fresh approach to biblical fact-finding that actually makes apologetics fun! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the evidence that backs up the Christian faith, whether you’re a skeptic, a spiritual seeker, or a committed believer. Everyone will benefit from reading J. Warner Wallace’s powerful new book.”
Mark Mittelberg, author of The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (with answers) and coauthor of Becoming a Contagious Christian
“The moment I heard of J. Warner Wallace’s idea for a book, I thought it was one of the freshest ideas I’d heard in a long time. And now seeing the book in hand, he totally delivers. This is one of the most fun and clever ways to learn just how strong and enduring the case for Christianity is. I’ve always maintained that if we apply standard tools of investigation in an unbiased way that Christian truth claims would be vindicated. Jim’s ‘cold-case’ detective work shows this idea to be right on the money.”
Craig J. Hazen, PhD, founder and director of the Christian Apologetics Program, Biola University, and author of Five Sacred Crossings
“Today Americans are searching for truth. The most fundamental truth is the reality of a sovereign God. During his journey from agnosticism to apologetics, J. Warner Wallace uses his ‘cold-case’ investigative techniques to prove the reality of the divine. READ his book. You will not regret it.”
William G. Boykin, LTG(R) US Army, executive vice president of Family Research Council, former deputy undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, and founding member of US Army Delta Force
“Cold-Case Christianity reads like the fast-paced detective drama it actually is. The book is chock full of interesting evidence and arguments, and it is unique among the literature in exhibiting a legal-reasoning approach to the evidence for and against historic Christianity. I enthusiastically endorse this great book and thank J. Warner Wallace for his excellent work.”
J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University, and author of The God Question
“Cold-Case Christianity is one of the most insightful, interesting, and helpful books in defending the faith I have read in a long time. Whether you are a Christian or a skeptic, J. Warner Wallace will challenge you to consider the evidence through fresh eyes. I have been studying the evidence for the faith for many years, and yet Jim helped me look at the historical, scientific, and philosophical facts in a new way. I could not recommend it more highly.”
Sean McDowell, educator, speaker, and author of Is God Just a Human Invention?
“J. Warner Wallace’s Cold-Case Christianity offers a fascinating angle on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. While Wallace does have experience as a former atheist—a bonus feature—he brings his expertise as a cold-case detective to bear on the forensic aspects of the events surrounding the first Easter. This book is a unique contribution to the growing literature on Jesus’s resurrection.”
Paul Copan, professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics, Palm Beach Atlantic University
“As a longtime prosecutor, I have come to appreciate the persuasive power of a circumstantial case. J. Warner Wallace has made a career investigating ‘cold-case’ homicides. He now brings that dogged pursuit of truth and hard-nosed judgment to the world of ancient documents, witness statements, and changed lives. From forensic statement analysis to assessment of motives to an in-depth analysis of what makes conspiracies tick, Jim presents the material in a way that is both readily accessible but also sufficiently in-depth to carry the ‘burden of proof.’”
Al Serrato, assistant district attorney, State of California
“Detective J. Warner Wallace is as creative telling a story as he is solving a crime. This is his ultimate case, where he investigates his own personal transformation by applying many lessons he learned on the job.”
Robert Dean, producer of Dateline NBC
“J. Warner Wallace, my colleague in the fraternity of law enforcement, has made a valuable contribution to this generation and those to come. His book has the potential of becoming a classic for those seeking truth. Jim does a superb job of using the discipline and logic of a police detective as a matrix through which to examine the evidence for God, Jesus, the reliability of Scripture, and the message of the gospel. Skeptics, seekers, and committed believers will all find his analysis interesting and compelling. Armchair detectives and scholars alike will treasure this work. This book will be an important resource in my personal library.”
Robert L. Vernon, assistant chief of police (ret.) LAPD, and founder of Pointman Leadership Institute
“WARNING: Do not start reading this book unless you have time set aside. You will NOT be able to put it down. This is a one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking book that everyone should read. J. Warner is in a unique position to investigate the claims of Christianity. He is quickly becoming my favorite apologist. Twelve stars out of a possible ten!”
Don Stewart, host of Pastor’s Perspective and author of over seventy books
“Cold-Case Christianity reads like an exciting detective novel and a textbook at the same time. Using his seasoned detective skills, J. Warner Wallace builds an incredible case that Christianity must be true. I’d love to bring him to every college campus in America to present his case and let the students be the jury.”
Rick Schenker, president of Ratio Christi, the University Student Apologetics Alliance
“With his background as a detective, J. Warner Wallace is qualified to sift through evidence and reach well-reasoned conclusions. Warner’s Cold-Case Christianity is therefore unique among apologetics resources available today: The historical facts and related evidence are examined via the same protocols that a professional investigator would follow in handling a case. Wherever one falls on the faith spectrum—Christian, skeptic, or somewhere in-between—Warner’s application of investigative principles in his examination of Christianity makes for a must-read contribution to the realm of apologetics.”
Alex McFarland, author of the best-selling 10 Most Common Objections to Christianity, and apologetics director, North Greenville University
“I am fortunate to be both J. Warner Wallace’s friend and former chief and thoroughly enjoyed reading Cold-Case Christianity. Jim is a seasoned and incredibly skillful investigator who has a real talent for uncovering the important pieces of evidence and logically linking them together to arrive at the truth. This book is a compelling investigative work paralleling the steps Jim takes while investigating a crime with the steps he has taken to reveal the truth about Christ. Cold-Case Christianity is a bright light that illuminates the truth in a persuasive and convicting style.”
Jim Herren, chief of police, UCLA Police Department
“I have had the pleasure of working with J. Warner Wallace for the past twenty-five years, and it is what I have learned from him that I cherish the most. His brilliant work, Cold-Case Christianity, provides
readers with an opportunity to learn from Jim’s experiences as a cold-case detective and discover his true passion—a passion that is equally matched by his character, knowledge, and wisdom. Cold-Case Christianity has opened a new resource for all to see and displays the endless contributions Jim has made to Christianity.”
John J. Neu, chief of police, Torrance Police Department
“The work of an investigator requires an eye for observation and a mind to recognize its relevance. God has blessed Jim Wallace with such gifts. Those gifts have been sharpened by years of use and proved in such works as this. In the tradition of the great Sir Robert Anderson of Scotland Yard, Wallace digs for the facts and presents them reasonably.”
Ken Graves, speaker and pastor of Calvary Chapel, Bangor, Maine
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