- Paperback
- 256 pages, 10 chapters
- First printing: 2004, Second release: 2006
About The Authors
Dr. James L. Garlow
Dr. Garlow received his Ph.D. in historical theology from Drew University, his Master of Theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is the Senior Pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Peter Jones
Dr. Jones received his Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary, his Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his Master of Theology degree from Harvard Divinity School. He is an Adjunct Professor of New Testament at Westminister Seminary in California. He is also the director of Christian Witness to a Pagan Planet, an organization that works to equipt the Church to bring the Gospel to the world.The Review - 'Cracking Da Vinci's Code'
It's very sad that so many people who barely know who Jesus is are suddenly considering themselves to be "in the know" about the "real facts" because they read a novel and/or saw a movie. Dan Brown presented his book as a fictional novel, yet he asserted that "All descriptions of artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are accurate." That one-line statement was the clincher, because it gave credence to the belief that he was presenting actual facts, couching them in fiction, in order to slip by the Church.Dr. James Garlow and Dr. Peter Jones co-wrote Cracking Da Vinci’s Code in response to Dan Brown's popular The Da Vinci Code. They say right up front, "It has never been proven that da Vinci purposely included symbolism in his works for a future enlightened generation to unravel. Thus, the intention of this book is not to unravel da Vinci's code, for we are not convinced there ever was one. We refer at times to da Vinci's code, but for the most part we call it Brown's code, for we believe Mr. Brown is the original source of this code, not Leonardo."
Cracking Da Vinci’s Code spends 10 chapters covering issues that range from sex to women and the "Sacred Feminine" to history and symbols. While the authors go fairly deep into their discussions, they never talk "over your head" or get dry and boring, almost putting you to sleep. The points that they make are quite thought provoking and can lead to some very interesting discussions.
The Bottom Line - 'Cracking Da Vinci's Code'
Garlow and Jones have done an outstanding job of answering the questions presented by The Da Vinci Code. The book is an easy read, yet it is a read that will encourage you to dig deeper for more information. The discussion guide at the back of the book is full of questions that will help you clarify your own beliefs and the notes are full of even more good information.Even if you didn't believe a word of The Da Vinci Code as being "fact" or even "possible fact," Cracking Da Vinci’s Code will give you plenty of avenues to help others come to a better understanding of just how fictional Dan Brown's book really is.
