REVIEW The Da Vinci Code The best-selling novel, despite its historical inaccuracies, was at least an exciting yarn that qualified as a page-turner. But the highly anticipated movie is a yawner that takes itself far too seriously.
From Temptation to The Code
In 1988, Christians picketed theaters that showed The Last Temptation of Christ. Today, they're trying to find ways to "engage" a new controversial movie—The Da Vinci Code. by Peter T. Chattaway
Let's Othercott Da Vinci
Many Christians see The Da Vinci Code as an opportunity for evangelism; others say it's a chance to engage the culture. Rubbish. Da Vinci is dangerous, so I'd like to suggest a better alternative. by Barbara Nicolosi
Da Vinci Dialogue Heats Up
A commentary last week suggested that Christians "othercott" The Da Vinci Code, arguing that engaging the film is akin to debating with the Devil. Then wham!, the e-mails came rushing in.
A Fantastic Role
Christians have invested plenty of energy and creativity in debunking and debating The Da Vinci Code. Maybe we can also take a cue from the Code by focusing some of our efforts on telling better stories. by Brian Godawa
Dan Brown's Gift to the Church
Rather than ignore or boycott The Da Vinci Code, Christians now have a great opportunity to share their faith—and to sharpen their own beliefs in the process. by Dr. Jim Garlow
Down with Da Vinci!
I can't think of a better way to respond to the upcoming movie, The Da Vinci Code. by Mark Moring
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Thanks, Da Vinci Code
The book sends us back to Christianity's "founding fathers"—and the Bible we share with them. from Christianity Today
Why the 'Lost Gospels' Lost Out
Recent gadfly theories about church council conspiracies that manipulated the New Testament into existence are bad—really bad—history. from Christianity Today
The Da Vinci Rejects
What other publishers could have done to respond to Dan Brown's bestseller. A parody. from Christianity Today
Speaking in Code
A roundup of the many anti-Da Vinci Code books from Christian publishers. from Christianity Today
The Good News of Da Vinci
How a ludicrous book can become an opportunity to engage the culture. from Christianity Today
A Hammer Struck at Heresy
What exactly happened at the famous Council of Nicea, when the Roman emperor convened some 250 quarreling Christian bishops? from Christian History & Biography
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