Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist, spends two years researching the life of Jesus Christ and the validity of the Bible. He interviews scholars like Mark Strauss and Craig Blomberg, focusing on the resurrection and the reliability of the Gospel accounts. Strobel's inquiries take him through historical contexts and theological debates. His findings challenge his atheistic beliefs and lead to a transformation in his faith. The documentary draws from Strobel's award-winning book, which has impacted many views on Christianity.

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Meet Lee Strobel, a former atheist turned believer.
Find out about the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.
See interviews with leading theology scholars.

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Lee Strobel spent two years investigating the Bible and Jesus Christ.
The film is based on Strobel's Gold-Medallion award-winning book.
Timothy Eaton directed the documentary released in 2007.
The documentary features interviews with multiple theology experts.

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Who conducted the investigation into the validity of the Bible?

Lee Strobel, a former investigative journalist and atheist, conducted the investigation.

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The documentary has a duration of 71 minutes.

What is the main focus of Lee Strobel's research in the documentary?

Strobel's research focuses on the resurrection of Jesus, the reliability of the Gospel accounts, and the historical context of biblical events.

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