Notable Books

Four Da Vinci Code books

Overview

The release of the movie version of the bestselling The Da Vinci Code will expose more people to Dan Brown's tale of conspiracy and intrigue. At the heart of the novel is an indictment of the early church, which Mr. Brown suggests buried the truth about Jesus, his secret marriage to Mary Magdalene, and the daughter they purportedly had. In response, many well-known Christians have written small books designed to expose the falsehoods upon which the book and movie are built.

The debunking books have much in common. They destroy Mr. Brown's claim, found on his book's first page, that the novel is "Fact. . . . All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate." They correct the historical record and offer a positive defense of the gospel. Here are four of the small books (each costing less than $8, the price of a movie ticket in many cities) found on display at a local Barnes & Noble.

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May 20, 2006, Vol. 21, No. 20

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