Spotlight on Gary Habermas

One of the most popular apologists and biblical scholars is Gary Habermas.  He is gifted in taking complex ideas and making them understandable to the average person.  Here are some books that he has written.  You can purchase any of these from Christian Book Distributors from these links.

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ By Gary R. Habermas / College Press Publishing Co. Dr Gary Habermas has written a unique and pivotal book designed to influence the way America looks at Christ. He examines archaeological, textual and extra-biblical evidence, and provides a strong foundation for the existence and deity of Jesus. This study will strengthen your faith, and equip you to present a strong case to seeking unbelievers.

Did the Resurrection Happen? A Conversation with Gary Habermas and Antony Flew By Edited by David Baggett / IVP Books Before Anthony Flew, one the world's most prominent atheists, confessed to having been persuaded of the existence of God he debated the Resurrection with Christian philosopher Gary Habermas at Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. Although their first public debate, it certainly was not the first time the two had squared off. They have been in conversation for over 20 years, exchanging ideas on the existence of God and the Resurrection. Their public debate, now published as Did the Resurrection Happen: A Conversation with Gary Habermas and Anthony Flew is a rich, intelligent, and exceptionally insightfuldebate between friends who stick to the topic, never pull punches, and yet, never devolve into ad hominem attacks. As J.P. Morelan has noted, this debate is "All meat" and is a "model of civility".

C.S. Lewis as Philosopher: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty By Edited by D.J. Baggett, G.R. Habermas & J.L. Walls / IVP Academic * What were C.S. Lewis's theories on heaven and hell, literature, and the imagination? Or his arguments for Christianity and theodicy? Here are 15 essays that explore three major philosophical themes---truth, goodness, and beauty---from the writings of this noted thinker and Christian apologist. Contributors include Peter Kreeft, Jerry Walls, Gary Habermas, and Victor Reppert. 280 pages, softcover from InterVarsity.

What's Good About Feeling Bad? Finding the Blessing in the Midst of Life's Difficulties By John Thomas & Gary R. Habermas / Tyndale House When you're experiencing difficult times, it's hard to believe that painful circumstances can yield abundant blessings. Authors John Thomas and Gary Habermas have written this book to help you find the purpose in your pain. Offering Scripture, real-life stories and practical insights, they reveal 15 spiritual benefits of suffering and encourage you to allow God to use adversity to remake your soul. If you are hurting - or know someone who is - this book is the roadmap you need to make it through your pain and emerge a stronger, wiser and more complete person than ever before.

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus By Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona / Kregel Publications The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus, along with an interactive CD, will prepare you to make a compelling argument for the historicity of Christ's resurrection, even to those who do not accept the Bible as divinely inspired. The authors first develop principles by which a historical event can be accepted as true, then apply them to belief in Christ's rising from the dead, and finally offer sample scenarios illustrating the use of these principles.

Why Is God Ignoring Me?: What To Do When It Feels Like He's Giving You the Silent Treatment By Gary R. Habermas / Tyndale House Have you ever cried out to God when you were in trouble and felt like he'd abandoned you? Sharing personal experiences, heartfelt insights, and biblical truth, Habermas asks tough questions, shares wise answers---and reveals where we can find our heavenly Father in the midst of suffering and sorrow. 256 pages, softcover from Tyndale.

The Secret of the Talpiot Tomb: Unraveling the Mystery of the Jesus Family Tomb By Gary R. Habermas / B & H Publishing Group * Responding to the Talpiot hypothesis that a tomb in southeast Jerusalem contained the bones of Jesus, respected apologist Habermas thoroughly examines the controversy---and offers a compelling case for Christ's bodily resurrection. Filled with photographs, diagrams, and documented evidence, his accessible resource counters atheistic claims regarding the truth of Scripture. 96 pages, softcover from B&H.