Where Belief And Evidence Find Common Ground
From its modest beginnings in 1949, when postwar publishers gathered in Frankfurt to rebuild and share new ideas, the Frankfurter Buchmesse has grown into the world’s most important international book fair. Over the decades, it has transformed from a regional gathering of German publishers into a global platform where stories are launched, partnerships are forged, and the future of publishing is shaped. That journey of steady growth, vision, and innovation is what makes the fair so influential today.
Now celebrating its 77th year, the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 is set to host more than 7,500 exhibitors from across the globe. It offers far more than book displays: visitors can explore groundbreaking titles, attend insightful discussions with leading authors and thinkers, witness the latest in publishing technology, and discover how books continue to evolve across media and cultures. It’s not just a fair — it’s a creative crossroads where tradition meets tomorrow.
The Imagination Peoples the Air
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025
Adding to the excitement, the Philippines takes center stage as the Guest of Honour for 2025, presenting the theme “The Imagination Peoples the Air” — a powerful nod to the nation’s storytelling spirit inspired by José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere. With over a hundred Filipino authors, artists, and events bringing the country’s rich literary heritage and contemporary voices to Frankfurt, this year’s fair celebrates not only books but also the vibrant diversity of global storytelling.
Amid this extraordinary convergence of ideas, Kravitz & Sons proudly presents Resurrection? Fact or Fiction: A Trial Lawyer Looks at All of the Evidence by Atty. Joe Otto — a compelling and intellectually fearless work that examines the cornerstone of Christian belief through the lens of legal reasoning and historical analysis.
A Trial Lawyer’s Mind with a Theologian’s Heart
Atty. Joe Otto brings the discipline of the courtroom to the realm of faith. Drawing from his years of experience as a trial lawyer, Otto approaches one of history’s greatest claims — the resurrection of Jesus Christ — with the same precision, logic, and clarity he would apply to a case before a judge. His writing blends rigorous analysis with heartfelt conviction, creating a bridge between the mind and the spirit.
What makes Otto’s approach remarkable is his ability to distill complex theology and history into clear, relatable reasoning. He doesn’t write to preach — he writes to present evidence, to weigh testimony, and to invite readers to reach their own verdict. Through this process, he demonstrates that faith need not be blind; it can be informed, reasoned, and deeply personal.
Faith on Trial, Evidence in Focus
In Resurrection? Fact or Fiction, Atty. Joe Otto invites readers to step into a courtroom unlike any other — where the central question of Christianity stands before the bar of reason. With meticulous attention to both Biblical text and historical record, Otto examines the evidence surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, building a logical and persuasive case for belief.
This is not a book of emotional appeal but of rational conviction. Otto evaluates the credibility of witnesses, the consistency of historical accounts, and the weight of physical and circumstantial evidence. In doing so, he challenges both skeptics and believers to confront the question head-on: if we demand proof for every claim we hold dear, should faith be any different?
Beyond its theological implications, the book serves as a profound reflection on the nature of truth itself — how it is tested, revealed, and ultimately accepted. Resurrection? Fact or Fiction doesn’t just defend belief; it dignifies it through intellect, honesty, and heart.
Why It Belongs on the Global Stage
At the 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025, where cultures and convictions meet in dialogue, Resurrection? Fact or Fiction stands as a testament to the enduring conversation between faith and reason. In an age where belief is often challenged by skepticism, Otto’s work provides not an argument to win, but an invitation to think.
His analytical yet compassionate tone embodies the very spirit of the fair — the pursuit of truth through understanding. This book reminds readers that the story of the resurrection isn’t just a chapter in religious history; it’s a living question that continues to shape human thought across generations and geographies.
In Frankfurt, where ideas spark global reflection, Atty. Joe Otto’s Resurrection? Fact or Fiction stands as both evidence and inspiration — proof that faith and reason, together, can illuminate even the deepest mysteries of existence.
