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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.
by Peter T. Chattaway | posted 05/19/06
Rated PG-13
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NEWS
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 | posted 05/10/06
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THE DA VINCI BLOG
McKellen: Bible Is Fiction
Da Vinci star Ian McKellen makes controversial statements about Bible, Catholic Church; Ron Howard tells concerned moviegoers to skip the film. Plus: Protests, boycotts, and hunger strikes ensue worldwide; Muslims, Asian Christians upset.
posted 05/22/06
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Other Articles
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 | posted 05/03/06
COMMENTARY
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.
posted 05/09/06
COMMENTARY
A Code to Consider
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 | posted 05/16/06
The Da Vinci Code Intrigue
As quickly as The Da Vinci Code—a fictional page-turner by Dan Brown—topped best-seller lists back in 2003, Pastor Ken Baugh's e-mail inbox filled with questions.
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 | posted 04/25/06
COMMENTARY
Down with Da Vinci!
I can't think of a better way to respond to the upcoming movie, The Da Vinci Code, than with mass boycotts, angry protests, and noisy picket lines. That is, unless I hear some better ideas…
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Leader's Insight: The Da Vinci Opportunity
Tom Hanks and pastors agree: The Da Vinci Code offers prospects for sharing the truth.
from Leadership | posted 04/28/06
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REVIEW
Breaking the Da Vinci Code
A handful of books have come along to debunk Dan Brown's best-selling fictional novel (did we say fictional?). Now here comes an insightful documentary to do the same—and it does so quite well.
by Angie Ward | posted 05/31/05
Not Rated
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| Cracking the Code
So the divine Jesus and infallible Word emerged out of a fourth-century power-play? Get real.
by Collin Hansen | updated 04/26/06
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The Gospel Code vs. The Da Vinci Code
Decoding The Da Vinci Code
This special section from Christian History & Biography includes a wide range of articles that dispute the alleged "facts" of Dan Brown's popular piece of fiction.
from Christian History & Biography
Editor's Bookshelf: Da Vinci Dissenters
Four books try to break, crack, or decode the deception.
from Christianity Today | posted 06/15/04
Thanks, Da Vinci Code
The book sends us back to Christianity's "founding fathers"—and the Bible we share with them.
from Christianity Today | posted 11/14/03
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 | posted 05/21/04
The Da Vinci Rejects
What other publishers could have done to respond to Dan Brown's bestseller. A parody.
from Christianity Today | posted 06/16/04
The Da Vinci Code, Corrected
Why the "lost gospels" were really lost
from Christian History & Biography
Speaking in Code
A roundup of the many anti-Da Vinci Code books from Christian publishers.
from Christianity Today | posted 06/16/04
The Good News of Da Vinci
How a ludicrous book can become an opportunity to engage the culture.
from Christianity Today | posted 01/05/04
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 | posted 07/01/96
Christian History & Biography Issue 85: Debating Jesus' Divinity
The Council of Nicaea and its bitter aftermath.
from Christian History & Biography
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