Lee Strobel's Exploring the Da Vinci Code

In the blog entry "The Da Vinci Code-Some thoughts", I found 10 useful books examining the claims of the DVC. But, I missed out one! Lee Strobel also wrote a small (112 pages) but useful guide to help Christians and seekers wrestle with key issues raised by The Da Vinci Code book and movie, gently leading them toward conclusions that are consistent with historic Christianity.
Exploring the Da Vinci Code: Investigating the Issues Raised by the Book and Movie (Willow Creek Resources) (Zondervan, 2006)

Description of book: Exploring the Da Vinci Code takes you on a fascinating journey to London, Paris, and California with Lee Strobel and Garry Poole as they investigate the claims made by Dan Brown in his novel, The Da Vinci Code. It provides quick, straightforward answers to the most troubling aspects of the popular novel and major motion picture, which is scheduled to release in theatres May 19, 2006.

This outreach book is designed so readers can give multiple copies to friends, family, coworkers—anyone who may be struggling with the misconceptions fostered by The Da Vinci Code.

By the way, if one is able to form a class to discuss the issues raised by DVC, there is also the "Discussing the Da Vinci Code Curriculum Kit: Examining the Issues Raised by the Book and Movie" (Willow Creek Resources/Includes 4-Session DVD, 4-Session Discussion Guide), Written by: Garry Poole, Lee Strobel. The four sessions in the DVD address the following questions:

1. What Can History Really Tell Us?
2. Can We Trust the Four Gospels?
3. What’s the Role of Women in Christianity?
4. Is Jesus the Son of God?

This DVD-guided small group forum is designed for use with an accompanying discussion guide that includes questions, sidebar information, background material, Bible verses, and relevant quotes. Each session includes interviews with experts and concludes with facilitator Lee Strobel’s perspective.


"Give Dan Brown credit for being one of the most successful novelists of all time, but there is simply no rational reason to believe his book's audacious rewriting of Christianity."-Lee Strobel, Exploring the Da Vinci Code