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The Da Vinci Deception by Erwin W. Lutzer Reviewed by Tim Chaffey |
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Erwin Lutzer, the senior pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, weighs in on The Da Vinci Code controversy with this masterful book. This book is the best critique of Dan Brown's novel that I have read. It is a very quick read but also quite informative. For those who are more inclined to skim through a book, Lutzer includes frequently asked questions throughout the book which are set apart from the rest of the text and summarize the surrounding content. Lutzer focuses on the major points of contention between Brown's novel and the Christian faith. He does not spend time pointing out the numerous inaccuracies concerning minor details in the novel. Instead, Lutzer makes sure the reader understands the truth about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the church. The book is divided into six chapters, each dealing with one of these major points. They are entitled as follows: - Christianity, a Politician, and a Creed - That Other Bible - Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Search for the Holy Grail - Banned from the Bible: Why? - A Successful Search for Jesus - Divergent Paths: The Church and Its Competitors Each of these five chapters devastate the claims made in Brown's novel and all are written with the care and concern of a pastor's heart. Lutzer makes sure the reader understands that Brown's claims are completely baseless, but he is even more concerned with helping the reader understand that God's Word can be trusted and Jesus Christ is exactly who He claimed to be. That is, Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the one and only Savior of mankind. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is seeking answers to the numerous questions raised in The Da Vinci Code or to anyone who is interested in learning more about it. (05/31/06) |
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Rating: (10 out of 10) About the Authors
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