Lee Strobel is a well-known writer, journalist, legal editor, and clergy member, who was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois on January 25, 1952. He has established himself as a New York Times bestselling author, having written over forty books and curricula which have sold fourteen million copies in total. Strobel's work is highly regarded in Christian circles, and he has won several awards for his writing, including four ECPA Christian Book Awards in 1994, 1999, 2001, and 2005.
As a spiritual skeptic, Strobel initially approached Christianity with a critical eye, but his views changed after conducting extensive research and investigation into the faith. His journey from skeptic to believer forms the basis of his popular book "The Case for Christ," which has been adapted into a feature film. Strobel's work is known for addressing challenges to a Biblically inerrant view of Christianity and providing evidence to support the Christian faith.
In addition to his writing, Strobel has also hosted a television program called Faith Under Fire on PAX TV and runs a video apologetics web site. He has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC's 20/20, Fox News, and CNN, and has been recognized for his contributions to Christian apologetics.
Strobel holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law School. Prior to his conversion to Christianity, he worked as the award-winning legal editor of the Chicago Tribune. Strobel and his wife currently reside in Colorado.