Faith on Trial: The Evidence for Resurrection

In Resurrection: Fact or Fiction, Atty. Joe Otto takes on the single most important claim of Christianity—the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. But instead of presenting it like a theologian, Otto approaches it like what he is: a seasoned trial lawyer. He lays out evidence, cross-examines doubts, and challenges readers to look at historical, logical, and spiritual proof as if they were jurors in the most important case ever argued.

What makes this book stand out is its unique blend of faith and courtroom reasoning. Otto writes with urgency, knowing that questions about eternity aren’t just academic—they’re personal. And in one of the book’s most gripping moments, the scene is described this way:

“Many in the world today have logically concluded that to practice prejudice and inequality is impractical, not political, or not conducive to their own well-being, and have therefore “willed” themselves to at least act in a fashion that is seen as without prejudice or inequality. While such conduct is a step in the right direction, it does not come from the heart, and it is not motivated by God’s love.”

— Resurrection: Fact or Fiction, Chapter 4: The Ascension of Jesus Christ…, p. 54

Examining the Case for Christ

This book doesn’t shy away from the hardest questions skeptics ask: Did the resurrection really happen? Was it just a story that spiraled into myth? Or is there actual proof that stands the test of reason and evidence? Otto builds his case piece by piece, pulling from Scripture, history, and legal reasoning to show that faith in Christ is not blind—it’s evidence-based.

He writes not only for lifelong believers but also for seekers, skeptics, and even hardened critics who may have dismissed the resurrection as a fable. Using courtroom language, Otto makes it clear that if the resurrection were on trial, the verdict would be undeniable.

One of the standout aspects of the book is its focus on young people. Otto emphasizes that the rising tide of disbelief puts the next generation most at risk, and his book aims to give them tools to face doubt with confidence. Beyond the arguments and evidence, he points readers toward the personal hope of eternal life—reminding us that the resurrection isn’t just a past event but a promise that changes the future.

A Life in Law and Faith

Atty. Joe Otto graduated from Dickinson College and the University of Michigan Law School before serving in the U.S. Army JAGC, where he also taught law at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. His career includes decades as a trial lawyer with over 200 jury cases, teaching roles at major universities, and leadership in building one of Pittsburgh’s largest law firms and medical systems. Alongside this, Otto has taught countless Adult Sunday School classes, driven by his conviction that faith and truth must be accessible to everyday people.

Beyond his career, Otto is a husband, father of four lawyers (one a judge), and grandfather to nine, with family ties stretching from the U.S. Naval Academy to West Point. His personal mission now is to present God’s truth not as abstract theology, but as a clear, evidence-based foundation for life and eternity.

Why love this Book?

Resurrection: Fact or Fiction is more than just a book—it’s a case that every person must weigh for themselves. The book invites you to confront the evidence and decide where you stand on the greatest truth in history.

Resurrection? Fact or Fiction

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Grab your copy today and discover why faith built on evidence is faith that lasts.

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