Josh McDowell is an influential Christian apologist, evangelist, and author, born on August 17, 1939. He is best known for his work in Christian literature, having authored or co-authored 115 books, including his renowned title 'Evidence That Demands a Verdict', which ranks among the top 13 most influential evangelical books published after World War II. His other significant works include 'More Than a Carpenter', 'Defense of the Faith', and 'Truth and Falsehood'. McDowell's writings have had a substantial impact on Christian thought and apologetics.
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Your next birthday is 334 days away.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Josh
God is salvation
Read Full Josh Name AnalysisAugust 17, 1939 Facts
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Josh McDowell belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Union City
Educated At: Talbot School of Theology | Biola University | Wheaton College
Occupation: non-fiction writer | theologian | apologist | author
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.
Ephemeris for August 17, 1939
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 17, 2025 |
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| Sun | 23 Leo 52 | 25 Leo 2 | 18 Scorpio 24 |
| Moon | 29 Virgo 52 | 14 Gemini 37 | 23 Scorpio 16 |
| Mercury | 12 Leo 40 | 6 Leo 39 | 11 Sagittarius 2 |
| Venus | 18 Leo 38 | 20 Cancer 31 | 5 Sagittarius 41 |
| Mars | 24 Capricorn 12 | 6 Libra 45 | 25 Aquarius 2 |
| Jupiter | 8 Aries 9 | 15 Cancer 10 | 29 Pisces 6 |
| Saturn | 1 Taurus 24 | 0 Aries 47 | 26 Aries 23 |
| Uranus | 21 Taurus 56 | 1 Gemini 19 | 20 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 21 Virgo 59 | 1 Aries 40 | 24 Virgo 55 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 43 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 2 Leo 54 |
| Rahu | 2 Scorpio 46 | 19 Pisces 23 | 28 Libra 12 |
| Ketu | 2 Taurus 46 | 19 Virgo 23 | 28 Aries 12 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Josh McDowell's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter trine Rahu
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Jupiter
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Jupiter
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 28 October, 2025
