
Product Details
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- 64 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: October 2021
- ISBN: FMCLAURE____ISCHRISTMASUNBELIEVA9781784986407
Is Christmas Unbelievable?: Four Questions Everyone Should Ask about the World's Most Famous Story
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.
Rebecca McLaughlin holds a PhD in renaissance literature from Cambridge University and a theology degree from Oak Hill College in London. She is cofounder of Vocable Communications and former vice president of content at the Veritas Forum, where she spent almost a decade working with Christian academics at leading secular universities.
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“This is the ideal book if you are a skeptic. Rebecca McLaughlin is very much in tune with the big questions many of us ask. She cuts her way through the common misconceptions surrounding the Christian message and demonstrates convincingly why the idea that God visited our planet is far from a Star Wars or Harry Potter fantasy. ”
John Lennox
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford; Author, Can Science Explain Everything?
“Rebecca graciously addresses our hesitations about the incredible claims of Christianity, and specifically Christmas. Her friendly and sincere tone complements her call for us to seriously consider and believe the greatest story ever told—a story that extends beyond Christmas. ”
Quina Aragon
Author, Love Made and Love Gave
“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. ”
Timothy Keller
Author, The Reason for God
“Rebecca McLaughlin has done it again! Assuming nothing and explaining everything, she makes a brief but compelling case for how and why Christmas reflects the deepest truths of the gospel. Highly recommended. ”
Dane Ortlund
Senior Pastor, Naperville Presbyterian Church
“If you think the Christmas story is a fairy tale for kids, I strongly recommend you read this book! ”
Russell Cowburn
Professor of Experimental Physics, Cambridge University
“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. ”
Ligon Duncan
Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary
“So many people have been shaken by the COVID pandemic; we’re fragile, not in control, often lonely or angry, and longing for a God to believe in. But we have to know it’s true, and that is why Rebecca McLaughlin’s little Christmas book is so timely. She tells the story of Christmas, gives the facts that ground it in history, defends the miraculous, and explains the relevance of it all. ”
Rico Tice
Founder, Christianity Explored Ministries
“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. ”
Julius J. Kim
President, The Gospel Coalition
“What a gift! This little book shows us that rational grown-ups don’t need to stop believing in Christmas. It’s the perfect thing to send with a Christmas card. ”
Peter J. Williams
Author, Can We Trust the Gospels?
“Don’t let the size of this book fool you. It may be small, but the content is BIG. My friend Rebecca has written a book for seeker and believer alike. Bring your questions, concerns, fears, and doubts. Rebecca, like a close friend, takes you by the hand and addresses them beautifully in this book. ”
Dr Derwin L. Gray
Co-founder and Lead Elder-Pastor, Transformation Church; Author, God, Do you Hear Me? Discovering the Prayer God Always Answers
“A joy to read, this could be the best gift your loved ones receive. ”
Glen Scrivener
Director and Evangelist, SpeakLife
“I don’t know if there’s any holiday as familiar as Christmas. I do know that our familiarity has robbed us of our sense of wonder. Rebecca’s short book resurrects that hope as she answers four questions we didn’t realize stood in the way of our joy. Her wit, insight, and brilliance come together to give a short book that can be read during a long car ride. She takes the most unbelievable story every told and does more than just make it clear and convincing—she makes it real! Tangible. Holdable. Compelling. Accessible. Which makes for the best sort of gift. A memorable one. ”
John Onwuchekwa
Pastor, Cornerstone Church
Product Description
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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Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 64 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: October 2021
- ISBN: FMCLAURE____ISCHRISTMASUNBELIEVA9781784986407