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'''Lee Patrick Strobel''' (born 25 January 1952) is a former legal reporter for the [[Chicago Tribune]] and a Christian author. The basis for his 1981 journey from [[atheism]] to [[Christianity]] is discussed in his bestselling book ''The Case For Christ'' (Zondervan, 1998). After his wife had converted to Christianity, Strobel set out to disprove the faith, and instead became convinced by the evidence ''for'' it. He has expanded on this with other similarly themed [[Christian apologetics]] books such as ''The Case For Faith'' and ''The Case For a Creator''. He also hosted an interfaith debate show called ''Faith Under Fire''. | '''Lee Patrick Strobel''' (born 25 January 1952) is a former legal reporter for the [[Chicago Tribune]] and a Christian author. The basis for his 1981 journey from [[atheism]] to [[Christianity]] is discussed in his bestselling book ''The Case For Christ'' (Zondervan, 1998). After his wife had converted to Christianity, Strobel set out to disprove the faith, and instead became convinced by the evidence ''for'' it. He has expanded on this with other similarly themed [[Christian apologetics]] books such as ''The Case For Faith'' and ''The Case For a Creator''. He also hosted an interfaith debate show called ''Faith Under Fire''. | ||
| − | Strobel's book "The Case for Christ" was | + | In 2017, Strobel's book "The Case for Christ" was turned into a movie of the same name.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/69904/20170317/the-case-for-christ-atheist-turned-christian-lee-strobels-book-premieres-as-new-movie.htm|title=The Case For Christ: Atheist-Turned-Christian Lee Strobel's Book Premieres as New Movie|date=March 17, 2017|accessdate=March 16, 2020|author=Julie Brown Patton|publisher=Gospel Herald}}</ref> and received a "fresh" rating from [[Rotten Tomatoes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.christianpost.com/trends/the-case-for-christ-movie-gets-fresh-rating-from-rotten-tomatoes.html|title='The Case For Christ' Movie Gets 'Fresh' Rating From Rotten Tomatoes|date=April 19, 2017|accessdate=March 16, 2020|author=JB Cachila|publisher=[[The Christian Post]]}}</ref> |
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| + | Strobel earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1974 from the [[University of Missouri]] and a Master of Studies in Law degree in 1979 from Yale Law School. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]] | *[[Resources for leaving atheism and becoming a Christian]] | ||
*[[Ex-atheist testimonies of Christians]] | *[[Ex-atheist testimonies of Christians]] | ||
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*[http://www.leestrobel.com Lee Strobel's Website] | *[http://www.leestrobel.com Lee Strobel's Website] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:56, March 16, 2020
Lee Patrick Strobel (born 25 January 1952) is a former legal reporter for the Chicago Tribune and a Christian author. The basis for his 1981 journey from atheism to Christianity is discussed in his bestselling book The Case For Christ (Zondervan, 1998). After his wife had converted to Christianity, Strobel set out to disprove the faith, and instead became convinced by the evidence for it. He has expanded on this with other similarly themed Christian apologetics books such as The Case For Faith and The Case For a Creator. He also hosted an interfaith debate show called Faith Under Fire.
In 2017, Strobel's book "The Case for Christ" was turned into a movie of the same name.[1] and received a "fresh" rating from Rotten Tomatoes.[2]
Strobel earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 1974 from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree in 1979 from Yale Law School.
References
- ↑ Julie Brown Patton (March 17, 2017). The Case For Christ: Atheist-Turned-Christian Lee Strobel's Book Premieres as New Movie. Gospel Herald. Retrieved on March 16, 2020.
- ↑ JB Cachila (April 19, 2017). 'The Case For Christ' Movie Gets 'Fresh' Rating From Rotten Tomatoes. The Christian Post. Retrieved on March 16, 2020.