Mark Lanier is hailed as a "superstar among plaintiffs' lawyers" by the National Law Journal and "the top class action attorney in America" by U.S. News & World Report.  Gaining national attention from courtroom battles with powerhouses such as Vioxx and Toyota, Lanier now applies his legal skills to the Christian faith in his new book Christianity on Trial, set to release in June 2014.

"This is an extraordinary trial lawyer's version of  Mere Christianity," said Ken Starr, former solicitor general of the United States. "In his inimitable fashion, Mark Lanier combines his superb expertise as a courtroom lawyer with profound knowledge of biblical scholarship and thoughtful reflection on daily life. Fearless in tackling the most difficult matters of belief, this engaging book speaks to all those interested in seeking truth—whether in the courtroom, in the library or in everyday life."

As well as being featured prominently in dozens of newspapers and journals, Lanier is a frequent guest on television news shows such as CNBC's Squawk Box, Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto and Fox Business News' highly rated Varney & Company with Stuart Varney.

Even with his storied career, practicing law is just a day job for Lanier. His lifelong commitment to Christianity and his undergraduate education in biblical languages have nurtured his passion for developing his faith. In 2010, he founded the Lanier Theological Library, one of the nation's largest private theological collections, which houses over seventy thousand books, biblical artifacts and museum-quality reproductions of ancient documents.

Lanier told the Houston Chronicle, "Like a lot of people who study religion, you question your faith and beliefs. I've been through the questioning, and I'm more convinced than ever that there's truth in who God is. It is the driving force behind who I am and what I do."

Christianity on Trial follows the format of a traditional legal trial with Lanier taking you from opening statement to closing summation by way of testimony from well-known witnesses. These sources and many others investigate the sticky subjects of the Christian worldview that are commonly overlooked by skeptics or marginal believers. Lanier presents a persuasive case for the Christian faith and leaves the verdict up to you—as the jury—to decide what is worthy of belief and what is not.

"Mark Lanier's work in the courtroom has been widely lauded, and deservedly so. But it is his work in teaching and challenging Christians and skeptics alike regarding the veracity of the Christian story that drew us to him," said Jeff Crosby, IVP's associate publisher and director of sales and marketing. "We are delighted to be a part of making such an important message, from such a strong communicator, known in North America and throughout the world."