John Lennox Tells His Story At Last

A spiritual and intellectual autobiography from one of today’s leading Christian thinkers. 

For over sixty years, one question has followed John C. Lennox everywhere he goes. Can a serious thinker still believe in God? He has spent a lifetime answering that question in lecture halls, public debates, and conversations around the world.

In My Story, he traces a life shaped by some of the toughest intellectual challenges to Christianity, yet one that never separates mind from faith. As a mathematician, he has never seen a conflict between truth and faith.

Lennox invites readers into a life shaped by faith in Christ, serious thinking, and a lifelong commitment to sharing the Christian faith in a world that often questions it.

It is more than the story of an academic career. From his early years in Northern Ireland to his studies at the University of Cambridge and his career at the University of Oxford, John Lennox reflects on the experiences that shaped both his thinking and his belief.

The book moves through remarkable moments, from the hunger for Bibles in Soviet Russia to public conversations with leading atheists such as Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens. More striking than the opportunities themselves is the faithfulness with which he used them. Across decades and continents, his life reflects a steady confidence in Scripture.

Across more than sixty years, Lennox has explored some of the most important questions people are asking:

• Can we believe in God in a scientific age?
• Why does God allow suffering?
• Has Christianity been undermined by modern thinking?

Questions like these sit at the heart of Lennox’s work. In My Story, they are not abstract ideas. They are lived realities. He reflects on a faith that has been tested, refined, and strengthened over time.

By the time you reach the final pages, you will not only understand his journey, but be better equipped to think clearly, speak confidently, and live your faith with conviction.

At its heart, My Story is a testimony of faith lived out over a lifetime.

With honesty and warmth, Lennox points beyond himself to Jesus Christ as the foundation for truth, meaning, and hope. His story moves from lecture halls to personal encounters, always returning to the same central conviction.

Whether you are navigating doubt, wrestling with big questions, or simply wanting to grow in confidence, this book will encourage you and challenge you to think more deeply.

At a time when many are rethinking what they believe, My Story offers a thoughtful and personal way into questions of faith and science. Lennox’s life shows that Christian faith is both intellectually credible and deeply compelling. He models how to engage culture thoughtfully, speak with grace, and remain grounded in Christ.

• Christians who want to grow in confidence in their faith
• Students exploring science and belief
• Church leaders and small groups
• Anyone curious about Christianity today

If you have ever wondered whether faith can stand up to serious questions, this story is for you. This is the first time John Lennox tells his story in full, bringing together a lifetime of thought, faith, and experience. If his talks or books have ever helped you, this is the one to read.

Now you can read it for yourself.

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• Available in hardback and ebook
• Ideal for personal reading, study groups, and gifting 

If you have ever been encouraged by John Lennox’s work, this book brings those ideas into a more personal and reflective story.

John Lennox is a mathematician, Christian apologist, and author known for defending the compatibility of science and faith in God.

My Story is the autobiography of John Lennox, sharing his journey of faith, academic life, and engagement with science, atheism, and Christianity.

John Lennox is known for debating atheists like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens and for defending the Christian faith in public.

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My Story is more than a personal account. It invites the reader to see that faith in Christ can stand firm, even in a world full of questions. It shows that thoughtful belief is not only possible, but deeply compelling. It suggests that the search for truth can lead us not away from God, but towards Him.