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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP,  read 'The Evidence that Demands a Verdict' by Josh McDowell.[/quote]

Books by Christian apologists (like the above) really do no more then validate what somebody else already believes. I read the above book as well as some others and did not find them convincing. And I'm not sure if the above book still cites Josephus as a valid source as "proof" or not - it definitely is not. [/quote]

I suggested it because it addresses OP's questions. She is of course, free to ignore my suggestion but This is what he/she wrote in his/her OP (OP, I would also suggest 'The Case for Christ' by Lee Strobel,a former atheist):

"I'm looking more for historical answers, "evidence" if you will, that the Jesus stuff is real. Although I've heard all the Bible stories and spent a good bit of time in church in my days, I just keep thinking I must be missing some bit of info. that glues it all together."

This is what the product description  says on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0785242198/ref=aw_d_detail?pd=1&qid=1326991939&sr=8-1

Amazon.com Review
Bestselling author and Christian apologist Josh McDowell hopes The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict will further document historical evidence of the Christian faith. As such, it is a straightforward compilation of notes prepared for his lecture series, "Christianity: Hoax or History?" The entire book (over 750 pages) is laid out in outline form, which makes it easier for researchers, scholars, and students to access. As a result, this is not reflective fireside reading. Rather, it is a tool for locating supporting "evidence" whenever the need arises. Part I addresses the trustworthiness of the Bible; Part II offers historical evidence and supporting attestations for Jesus' claim to God; Part III addresses "radical Christian criticism" of the Bible; Part IV is devoted to quelling the voice of numerous skeptics, including "a defense for the existence of miracles" and "answers to divergent worldview."
Product Description
Evidence I & II-The classic defense of the faith: Now fully updated to answer the questions challenging evangelical faith today.

The New Evidence maintains its classic defense of the faith yet addresses new issues.

The New Evidence is destined to equip believers with a ready defense for the next decade and beyond
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Sure, but I think OP was looking for evidence, not a tome that is aimed at equipping existing "believers with a ready defense".  I can't remember who it was that said, "you understand a thing when you can explain it".  Surely there's a lemma to that:  "If something is so utterly complex you can't even provide a synopsis, it's either not true, or you don't understand it yet."[/quote]

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