Book Review: Exploring the Da Vinci Code

May 8, 2006 Posted by Roger OvertoncloseAuthor: Roger Overton Name: Roger Overton
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Authors Lee Strobel and Gary Poole boiled the issues down to
four categories and interviewed a scholar to deal with each of them. In chapter
one, the topic of historical analysis is discussed with historian Paul Maier.
The second chapter poses the question “Can we trust the four Gospels?” to New
Testament scholar Scot McKnight. Strobel interviews Kathy McReynolds in chapter
three about the role of women in Christianity and Jesus’ relationship with Mary
Magdalene. The final chapter deals with the divinity of Jesus with scholar Mark
Strauss.

Just like the discussion guide for the curriculum, the book
has questions for reflection interspersed throughout its pages. In the back of
the book, again just like the guide, are several appendices that recommend
further resources, state the facts, and give arguments for the true identity of
Jesus that is affirmed by historic Christianity.

Strobel is known for his investigative journalist
approach, which he applied well in these interviews. He asks good questions
that provoke good responses form the reputable scholars. Those who enjoyed his
“Case for…” books will also enjoy this light read. Though it somewhat
deals with “the sacred feminine,” it does not really deal with the underlying
pagan worldview of Dan Brown’s novel. For the most part though, Exploring
the Da Vinci Code is a useful little book that shows many of the problems
with The Da Vinci Code.

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