A lot to take in. Some difficult reading, but so thorough. Many people would not make it halfway through, due somewhat to the format/layout. An excellent reference book for me.

The title implies that the evidence is new. Some is. This was originally two books and The New book is both books in one cover. This is pages and pages of compelling argument that Jesus was/is real, the Bible has not changed, and that many witnesses of Jesus went to their deaths willingly and endured terrible persecution happily. If you have any doubt that Jesus was God incarnate, then you should get one of these books and study it. This is too important a decision to not take it serious.

I The book was a little worn but still in reasonable condition.

If you are a believer interested in fulfilling the Great Commission, but lack a divinity degree or preaching skills, McDowell's "New Evidence" is a superb tool. As an apologetic, it provides both the questions and answers needed to explain and defend the Christian faith. And it does so convincingly, enthusiastically, in plain English.