This book is not a book of facts, but rather a book of theories (stated as facts) based on half-cocked ideas by someone who is blantantly trying to explain God and Jesus Christ away, claiming that half, if not the whole Bible isn't true but merely fictional and mythological. I had to use this book as a textbook for my recent religious studies class, and it was just the worst book for this class. Instead of this book, why don't you check out "The Case For Christ." It is awesome!