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There is a substantial amount of information about this person that is missing. Apparently he wrote two books under the name Frank Morison, but I've not yet tracked down the second book. Also information about his life is hard to find. His writing suggests a legal background, possibly a barrister. DDB (talk) 11:29, 5 February 2010 (UTC) regarding speedy deletion, this author is significant in having influenced many notable people with his work on "Who moved the stone?" Apparently Josh McDowell cites it in his book "Evidence that demands a verdict." and it is reputed to have been cited by many evangelists, still being in print today. DDB (talk) 11:35, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The reference was found by me when I was researching this. I recall finding it through a publisher's site, but the most recent discovery was through google. Personally I think the argument ridiculous, but I'll leave it there because it is out there. The deleted passage had been

There are some who criticise Ross’ work. Some claim that Ross was never really skeptical of Christianity and merely embraces orthodox beliefs, never really challenging the authenticity of the texts.

In fact he was a skeptic of the ressurection story, not of Christianity, but I think if others make the argument it should be shown. DDB (talk) 20:58, 21 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]