The Documentary Evidence Summary and Analysis

Strobel opens the chapter talking about documents he used for research as a reporter. The most significant find of documents he ever came across dealt with the Ford Motor Company's foreknowledge of the defect in the Ford Pinto and the increased chances it would explode into a fiery ball if hit from behind. From here, he makes the point that none of this would have meant anything if the copies of these documents were not authentic. The same holds true for the Bible. It also raises questions whether or not there are other equally authentic biographies of Jesus that should be included in the Bible. Again, Strobel turns to an expert witness in the case for Christ, which is not just the title of this book but a major theme running throughout this book.

The first issue...