In the wake of The Da Vinci Code It hasn’t taken long for the monumental success of The Da Vinci Code – which put $40 million into author Dan Brown’s pocket last year – to spawn similar books that also try to attack the historical underpinnings of Christianity. Exhibit #1: Michael Baigent’s absurd and disingenuous book The Jesus Papers. Its premise: Jesus didn’t really die on the cross, but he escaped death through a conspiracy with Pontius Pilate. And, oh yeah, Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene, too. [read more] |
 ASK LEE...about The Gospel of Judas Question: I know you're spending a lot of time discussing The Da Vinci Code right now, Lee, but I also recommend that you put some information about the Gospel of Judas in your newsletter. I remember seeing it on the front page of USA Today and my heart dropped into my stomach. It is somewhat controversial (one of the many things regarding Christianity that is these days). It should absolutely be investigated. Answer: Thanks so much for the question; in fact, we got several along these lines. Here’s the way I look at this issue: Imagine if I were to create a document called The Real Story of John Wilkes Booth, in which I claimed that Abraham Lincoln actually invited Booth to assassinate him in order to ensure he would be fondly remembered by history. Now imagine that in the year 3821, someone discovers a copy of my document and declares, “Wow, here’s new evidence that casts doubt on Lincoln’s character! Apparently, there was a secret conspiracy between him and Booth!” Silly? Of course. It’s as ridiculous as claiming that the newly disclosed Gospel of Judas can tell us anything about the historic Jesus. [read more]
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 Ron Howard won't like this! The results of our first newsletter poll have been tallied – with the biggest single group of respondents saying there’s “no way” they’ll see Ron Howard’s cinematic version of The Da Vinci Code. [read more]
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Da Vinci Code quip of the month: Noting that The Da Vinci Code is now offered in three new editions – mass market, trade, and illustrated — The New York Times Book Review notes: “The scratch ‘n’ sniff version can’t be far behind.” |
Getting Personal... 
- Okay, take a look at this photo and you’ll understand why I’m the world’s giddiest grandpa! Abby Joy Morrow is now four months old. She sure is living up to her middle name!
- Our son, Kyle, has signed a contract with Baker Books to write a book on spiritual formation, which is his passion area. After getting master’s degrees in philosophy of religion and New Testament, he’s currently earning a third master’s in spiritual formation at the Talbot School of Theology. Next comes a doctorate.
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