The DaVinci Code: A Quest for Answers

By Josh McDowell

Book Overview

Just where does fact end and fiction begin? The brilliant mix of fact and fiction in Dan Brown's Conspiracy story "The Da Vinci Code" raises serious questions regarding the origins and claims of Christianity. Many come away from the book shaken in their beliefs, wondering what is true? Questions like "Was Mary Magdalene really Jesus' wife and the mother of his child?" And more. McDowell skillfully separates facts from fallacy. This is a book you and your friends should have right now! One reviewer wrote "An excellent little book and very easy read. Written as an ongoing discussion among three college students who saw the DaVinci Code movie and then had many questions about the supposed "facts" in the book...only to discover that author Dan Brown is a brilliant author, but lousy historian who fabricates most of his "facts." An excellent little book that really makes you think and want to dig for the truth!" by Mr. Michael A. Dorough "uth dude" (Warner Robins, GA)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1932587802
• ISBN13: 9781932587807
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Green Key Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Pastor Brad

I have read three other critiques on The DaVinci Code by excellent and informed authors - Darrell Bock, Erwin Lutzer and Lee Strobel. However, I liked this book so much that I purchased a few hundred to hand out to my congregation this Sunday. While I appreciated the other authors treatments, the obvious problem I see Dan Brown's book uncovering is the masses are biblically illiterate, ignorant and gullible. Many actually believe The DaVinci Code's claims! While other books on the subject are scholarly and good, this little book by Josh McDowell is interesting, informative and very readable, by the masses. I think the relational style of pulling you into the coffee shop to sit in with three college students who are asking great questions WITHOUT GETTING ANGRY at each other, is brilliant and is a model of how to "share the hope we have in us with gentleness and respect." Thank you Josh for your excellent work and providing the books at such an exceptionally low cost. God Bless you!

Exceptional starting point

First a bestselling book, now a movie, The DaVinci Code has become a favorite watercooler topic and source of squirm for believers not familiar with the history of Christianity. Josh McDowell, known for his recognizable "Evidence That Demands A Verdict" series, has written The DaVinci Code: A Quest for Answers to help those confused by the claims of this cultural phenomenon. What makes this book unique is McDowell's way of informing the reader of facts through storytelling. In A Quest for Answers, three college students begin an informal book club to read The DaVinci Code, after they have seen the movie together. Once they begin, one of them finds that some of the books "facts" are not actually true, and this sets in motion a series of meetings, an interview with a professor, and good old-fashioned research. In the end, the threesome discover that most of what Dan Brown has declared as historically accurate, is incorrect or insupportable. Then, they must decide what relevance this information, primarily of Christ's deity, has their own lives. McDowell's methods are marvelous! Most readers interested in the original book will ignore a non-fiction, academic book that argues against the exciting conspiracy theories. Instead, in A Quest for Answers, they will find a light story that leads a chase across Brown's pages for plots and schemes to denounce the Christian church. In true McDowell style, he brings to light evidences and quotes solid authorities such as Dr. Paul Meier, William Lane Craig, Richard Abanes, Erwin Lutzer, Lee Strobel, and others to stand against Brown's heresies. Woven throughout the narrative are examples of how Christians can share the real facts with others, and it culminates in a call to know Christ personally as Savior. At only 100 pages long, A Quest for Answers can be read by anyone interested in the DaVinci Code controversy, and is an exceptional starting point for further reading. Highly recommended. - Anne Walker, Christian Book Previews.com

Great conversation starter

This book has an abundance of information. Written in a youthful manner will be helpful for young and old to address the many questions that will be asked of non believers, who do not have the background or knowledge to understand the many other books out there addressing the book/movie. As far as other reviews claiming this is a way of making money-you need to get your facts straight(something Dan Brown should have done as well). Josh McDowell makes NOTHING off of this book. The book is sold only at places where he is speaking, for measly 2.00, or online from him. No bookstores have this book, in fact the book has "NOT FOR RESALE" on the back. Not sure how you think he can make money off of a 2.00 sale.

What a Great Resource

Not only are accurate facts and truth presented in this book, but they are presented in such a way that they are accessible to everyone. This book does not require you to have a university or theological degree to appreciate and understand it. We can thank Josh McDowell again for helping us separate facts from fiction. I enjoyed this book immensely and have shared it with friends and family who have only good things to say about it.

Excellent & Informative!

An excellent little book and very easy read. Written as an ongoing discussion among three college students who saw the DaVinci Code movie and then had many questions about the supposed "facts" in the book...only to discover that author Dan Brown is a brilliant author, but lousy historian who fabricates most of his "facts." An excellent little book that really makes you think and want to dig for the truth!