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Summaries of books by J. Warner Wallace:

Cold-Case Christianity

A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels
J. Warner Wallace
The book applies forensic detective techniques to analyze the New Testament accounts of Jesus' life and death, aiming to demonstrate their reliability. The author, a former atheist and seasoned detective, treats the gospel narratives as eyewitness testimonies to build a case for the historical accuracy of Christian claims.
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Person of Interest

Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible
J. Warner Wallace
The book examines the impact and influence of Jesus Christ on various aspects of culture, history, art, science, and morality, arguing for his significance independent of the biblical text. It presents a case for Jesus' enduring relevance by analyzing his effect on the world as if investigating a person of interest in a crime, without relying solely on Scripture.
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God's Crime Scene

A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe
J. Warner Wallace
The book presents an investigative analysis of the universe's origins from the perspective of a seasoned cold-case detective, applying forensic principles to examine and argue for the existence of a divine creator. It explores eight lines of evidence, including cosmology, biology, and the nature of consciousness, to make a case for intelligent design.
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Forensic Faith

A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith
J. Warner Wallace
The book provides an apologetic approach to Christianity, encouraging believers to adopt a forensic mindset similar to that of a detective when examining and articulating their faith. It offers practical tools and strategies for investigating Christian claims, constructing a solid evidential basis for belief, and effectively communicating that evidence to others.
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