BOOK DESCRIPTION
Ezekiel Boring Kephart was a respected bishop, educator, and defender of the Christian faith in the late 19th and early 20th century. A clear thinker and committed preacher, he wrote to strengthen believers and equip them to give a reasoned defense of the gospel in the face of skepticism and unbelief.
 
His book Apologetics provides a straightforward, biblically grounded defense of the essential truths of Christianity. This updated edition brings his classic work into the twenty-first century, preserving his strong emphasis on Scripture and logical reasoning while adapting it for today’s world.
 
THIS IS NOT A REPRINT of Ezekiel B. Kephart’s original work.
 
More than a century has passed since Kephart first wrote this defense of the faith. While the core arguments he presented remain powerful and true, many of the specific illustrations and expressions he used now feel dated to modern readers.
 
This edition is a twenty-first-century update of Kephart’s teaching. I have kept his core message, clear reasoning, and commitment to the authority of Scripture intact while adapting the language and presentation for today’s world. The heart of the book—equipping Christians to intelligently defend the truth of Christianity—is just as needed now as it was in Kephart’s day.
 
Wherever possible, I have maintained Kephart’s straightforward and logical style. However, the chapter titles and much of the content have been rewritten to reflect how a believer living in the twenty-first century can defend the faith in everyday conversations.
 
My prayer is that this updated edition will help a new generation of Christians stand confidently for the gospel and give a reason for the hope that is in them.
 
BOOK DETAILS
Publisher: ‎ Christian Publishing House
Publication Date: ‎ July 23, 2026
Language: ‎ English
Print Length: ‎ 129 pages
ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8188609917
Item Weight: ‎ 9 ounces
Dimensions: ‎ 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ezekiel Boring Kephart (1834–1906) was a bishop, educator, and faithful defender of the Christian faith. A clear thinker and devoted student of Scripture, he wrote to strengthen believers and equip them to answer skepticism with solid biblical evidence.
His book Apologetics offers a straightforward, Scripture-centered defense of the inspiration and reliability of the Bible, the reality of miracles, and the essential truths of Christianity. This updated edition brings his valuable work to a new generation of readers who want to confidently defend their faith.