More Than a Carpenter: The Bestselling Classic on Who Jesus Is

Skeptic Josh McDowell thought Christians were out of their minds. He ridiculed and insulted them, then decided to combat them with his own thorough research to disprove the claims of Jesus Christ. To his surprise, he discovered the evidence suggested exactly the opposite–that Jesus, instead of being just a carpenter, was so much more.

In this revised and updated edition of the timeless classic, Josh is joined by his son Sean as they examine the evidence for Jesus and tackle the questions today’s generation continues to ask:

• “How do I find happiness and meaning in life?”
• “Is it really possible to know the truth about God and Jesus?”
• “How can Jesus be the only way?”

With over 30 million in print in more than 120 languages, this book is perfect for giving to a skeptical friend or family member or to anyone who has questions about Jesus’ deity, His resurrection and His claim on their life.

Josh McDowell started as an agnostic who thought Christianity was worthless. But when challenged to investigate Christianity’s claims, he found compelling evidence and converted to faith in Jesus Christ. This transformation led him to abandon his law school plans and instead dedicate his life to sharing the gospel. He studied at Wheaton College and Talbot Theological Seminary, and joined Campus Crusade for Christ in 1963, later founding the Josh McDowell Ministry to reach young people worldwide. Josh McDowell Ministry is a Cru sub ministry today.

Josh’s humanitarian work began in 1991 with the founding of Operation Carelift, which has provided over $46 million in aid to the former Soviet Union, helping nearly a million children. He has been honored by the Russian Academy of Medicine and the Russian Club of Scientists for his contributions. In the U.S., Josh has developed impactful campaigns for youth and authored 157 books in 128 languages, including More Than a Carpenter and other books by Josh McDowell that continue to equip believers and challenge skeptics alike. Despite his many accolades, he treasures his family life with his wife Dottie, their four children, and 11 grandchildren.

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, especially young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support of a biblical worldview. Sean is an associate professor in Talbot School of Theology’s Christian Apologetics program at Biola University. Sean is an internationally recognized speaker and the author, co-author, or editor of numerous books. He has a popular YouTube channel in which he discusses apologetics, culture, and worldview issues and regularly hosts conversations with non-Christians. He blogs regularly at seanmcdowell.org and engages a range of different social media platforms.