Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-358).

Introduction -- The unusual nature of extrabiblical references to Jesus -- References to Jesus by ancient secular writers -- References from the rabbis -- Martyrs, confessors and early church leaders -- Agrapha, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha -- Are the biblical records reliable? -- Higher criticism : how assured are the results? -- The Gospel before the Gospels -- History and myth -- Evidence from historical geography -- Evidence from archaeology -- The Jewish factor -- Jesus and miracles -- The reliability of the resurrection reports -- Messiah and Son of God? -- Jesus and the popular press -- Appendix : Would you like to know God personally?

Josh McDowell, a defender of the Christian faith, meets the challenge with this authoritative volume which examines the issues and provides overwhelming evidence that Jesus is who the Bible says He was. Your faith will be strengthened as Josh confronts the critics with the reality of Jesus. He Walked Among Us draws on extra-biblical sources including the writings of secular rabbis, martyrs and early church leaders, and New Testament evidence, with reference to historical geography, archaeology, the miracles of Christ and more. Discover how the historicity of Christ relates to evangelistic outreach. Learn why historical events form the basis of faith in Christ. Understand how the evidence for Christ and His Word will build your personal Christian faith. As a believer, you will find He Walked Among Us an invaluable resource for confronting today's skeptics, and your faith will be strengthened as never before. If you are considering Christianity, this book provides careful documentation that will help you examine the incredible claims that Christ makes upon your life. - Back cover.