Top Books Defending the Gospels’ Historical Truth

Are the Gospels historically reliable—or just ancient religious legends?
In this video, I walk you through powerful books that make a strong case for trusting what the Gospels say about Jesus. Whether you're new to the debate or a seasoned reader, these resources will deepen your understanding and strengthen your confidence in the New Testament accounts.

📚 BOOK LIST:
1.) Brant Pitre: The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ
2.) Craig Blomberg: The Historical Reliability of the Gospels
3.) Richard Bauckham: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony
4.) Paul Rhodes Eddy, Gregory Boyd: The Jesus Legend: A Case for the Historical Reliability of the Synoptic Jesus Tradition
5.) Peter Williams: Can we Trust the Gospels?
6.) Lydia McGrew: Testimonies to the Truth: Why You Can Trust the Gospels
7.) Luke Van de Weghe: The Historical Tell: Patterns of Eyewitness Testimony in the Gospel of Luke and Acts
8.) Gary Michtua: The Gospel Truth: How We Can Know What Christ Taught
9.) Lydia McGrew: The Eye of the Beholder: The Gospel of John as Historical Reportage

From classics by Richard Bauckham and Craig Blomberg to modern gems by Lydia McGrew and Peter J. Williams, this list offers something for everyone—academic, apologetic, and accessible.

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