I just finished reading the Da Vinci Code and I have the sunburn to prove it. This Saturday i picked up a copy of it on paperback. It was practically impossible for me to put this thing down. I went to the beach this weekend and I got a severe burn cause I just sat there in my chair the entire day reading and reading. I have the weirdest tan-line. You can see my two arms coming together and a white box shape on my chest. HA!
Here are my thoughts on the book...
- It is an amazing work of fiction!
- It is probably the best "Novel Type" book I've ever read.
- Dan brown makes you feel like you know the characters. You even begin to sympathize with them, and have your own private conversations with then as you read their stories.
- I strongly urge every pastor to read this book, and do as much research as you can on the artifacts, and the historical facts that are found in the book.
- As a Pastor I can't in good conscious recommend the book. Why? If you are not strong in your faith and walk with God, a book like this can cause a lot of confusion. It uses a lot of factual event's, structures/buildings/landmarks, and historical characters that can entice you into believe the false depiction of Jesus found in the book.
What are you thoughts on the book?
What are you doing to prepare yourself on the topic?
What is your Church doing in response to this book and the up coming movie?
What can I do to be prepared to answer questions once the movie comes out?
-mark
we are taking our young adults through the davinci deception experience by lutzer. good stuff, nice refresher for church history. I will be taking my high school students through strobels discussing the the davinci code. this is good for info and correction of browns obvious flaws.
check out my post on the davinci code form last month. you get my take on the whole thing.
Posted by: chris g | April 28, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Can I quote you on your personal thoughts about the book? I've had discussions with people about this book and an open-minded pastor's take on it might make some people think twice. I like the fact that you acknowledge the book is a good read, just not factual. Thanks.
Posted by: Arlene | April 28, 2006 at 11:01 AM
I haven't read this one by Dan Brown, but I've read others. He loves a good conspiracy. The last book I read of his was Point Deception about a NASA lead conspiracy to increase fundage from the government. About a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Here's a link to a blog post of mine last month:
http://mondokblog.blogspot.com/2006/03/davinci-la-mode.html
Dan Brown has done some pretty lame stuff in the past but has finally found his nitch.
Posted by: BryonM | April 28, 2006 at 08:48 PM
dude!! i just finished the book last thursday, and i started it last tuesday! lol. that book was amazing!!! =]. but like u said, it was a great FICTION novel. I also read this book called, "Secrets of the Code," which broke down the book and described the FACTS about the book. =]. i HIGHLY recommend it if u want a good suspense. and this is just coming from a kid! lol.
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