The Resurrection Report: A Journalist Investigates the Most Debated Event in History

by William Proctor

Book Overview

Harvard Law School graduate, William Proctor, applies his intellect and his experience as a prominent investigative reporter to an examination of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, testing the Bible's claims against the highest standards of truth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805463720
• ISBN13: 9780805463729
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Fresh, Objective Look At An Event 2000 Years Ago

Applying the modern-day journalist's standard--point-by-point--to the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings a new perspective.Proctor uses the test of good journalism to evaluate the resurrection accounts of 2000 years ago. (Click on the "Table of Contents" under "Book Information" in the upper lefthand corner of this screen to see the standards he uses.) This point-by-point evaluation provides new insight to an event that I thought I knew well. Also, by comparing and folding the various accounts into a single "news event" the reader comes to a new appreciation of the breadth of the Biblical information.Very readable, yet powerful in its comprehensive approach.

The best book I've read in years!

This book is so uniquely written. I found it refreshing and highly thought provoking. Even though we are all very familiar with this awesome story, The Resurrection Report allows the reader to look at this story in a brand new light. Words can't express how deeply moved I was by this book. Mr. Proctor did an outstanding job!

Convincing Resource

This book has done much for my personal relationship with Christ and is an effective resource for wintessing to others. As a 30 year trial lawyer, I have come to the God of the Bible late. Juries are instructed that discrepancies in the testimony of witnesses are to be expected and do not destroy the truth of their testimony. Thus, the mechanism employed by Proctor in approaching "The Greatest News Story of All Time" was a very effective approach to my left-brained, lawyer's mind. I was ready for the highlight of the book - Chapter 5, "The Resurrection Rewrite." If you know someone like me whom you are trying to lead to Christ, this book can be just the ticket. Now, with a bit more maturity, I will use it as a ready resource with inquirers and those who are open to the truth of the gospel. It has allowed me to join Chuck Colson in the conviction that "men will not die for a lie." And to defend the truth of the "The Greatest News Story of All Time."

a new look at an old story

Anyone who has ever considered the subject of the resurrection would do well to read this objective and compelling book. I liked the fact that the author gives a thorough overview of the process of news reporting before proceeding to investigate this familiar story. By looking at the facts in a straightforward, contemporary way, a startling report is presented. As a result, the reader gains a fresh insight into this controversial subject. Persueing this event in history as a news reporter would is an experience that is both rewarding and enriching.

The book left me on an emotional and intellectual high!

I enjoyed William Proctor's idea of using a modern-day investigative journalism approach to review whether or not an important part of religious history is newsworthy. I liked the detailed way in which the author covers his potential news story. The book is written in a way that the reader is able to easily follow and understand the investigation process. The book content is like reading an interesting newspaper report or watching a captivating broadcast investigative show such as 20/20 or Dateline.The Resurrection Report is an easy and quick read. It is an intellectual yet uncomplicated and unpretentious approach to an age-old topic -- the resurrection of Jesus Christ.