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Tracts, study guides and websites to tie in with the release of The Da Vinci Code film in May.
The film of the best-selling novel by Dan Brown (which has sold more than 40 million copies) is directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou. It is forecast to be a blockbuster.
How should we respond? Why not use some of the excellent resources which are designed to help Christians and churches engage with the many thousands whose views of the Bible and the Church have been shaped by the novel, who are fascinated by the ideas at the heart of both novel and film and are open to discussing them.
Read The Da Vinci Code film review by David Hilborn, Head of Theology at the Evangelical Alliance, in addition you can read David Hilborn's in response to Dan Brown's blockbuster novel on 'Jesus beyond the New Testament' and on the arguments of Brown's character Sir Leigh Teabing.
Listen to an interview with David Hilborn talking about the issues raised by The Da Vinci Code (10.5MB) 
Tracts and Booklets The Da Vinci Code: A Response
By Nicky Gumbel.
A condensed but clear look at the key issues – what were Brown’s sources, were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married, Jesus’ divinity etc.
Published by Alpha International; ISBN1904074812 .
Price: £1.00
For further information phone Alpha on 020 7052 0378 or email htbalpha@htb.org.uk
The Da Vinci Code: From Dan Brown’s Fiction to Mary Magdalene’s Faith
By Garry Williams
Written with the non-Christian in mind, this little book seeks to be a short and succinct treatment of the arguments. He answers seven of the key claims raised by Dan Brown's book and points you towards a story even more intriguing - and more firmly based on fact.
Published by Christian Focus.
Price: £1.99. Will be made available to churches for £1 each in bulk.
For further information phone 01862 871011 or email info@christianfocus.com
Seek The Truth
By Tim Thornborough
Why is it that people are prepared to accept a half-baked attack on Christianity, but are unwilling to even look at the solid evidence that supports the historicity and truths of the Christian faith at almost every point? Designed to be used as a tract, or to invite people to an evangelistic course or a specialist Da Vinci Code event of your own.
Published by the Good Book Company.
Price: £3.00 for 25 tracts
For further information and to order visit: www.thegoodbook.co.uk/da-vinci-tracts-seek-truth-dvtp_1016/
The Da Vinci Code outreach pack
CPO (Christian Publishing & Outreach) has put together a resource pack to help churches run a themed service, unpicking the fiction and conspiracy theories and revealing the truth of who Jesus is. Each pack contains 200 x A6 invitations, 4 x A2 Blank posters, 100 x A5 Folders, sermon outlines, and 10 x The Da Vinci Code - A response (by Nicky Gumbel) booklets.
Price pack: £55 (includes overprinting of invites and posters)
For further information or to order visit www.cpo-online.org.uk or phone 01903 263354.
Small group studies
Connect Bible Study
Published by Scripture Union
Using The Da Vinci Code as a starting point for thinking about what the Bible has to say about the themes of secret knowledge, symbolism, religious authorities and authentic faith.
Price £3.99
For further information or to order visit www.scriptureunion.org.uk or phone 08450 706 006.
Discussing The Da Vinci Code
By Lee Strobel and Garry Poole
This is a four-week small group study on DVD from the Purpose Driven Network which examines the inaccurate depictions and false allegations made in the novel. For further information visit: www.purposedriven.com/en-US/Resources/SmallGroupMinistry/Curriculum/DaVinciCode.htm.
There is also a short booklet entitled Exploring The Da Vinci Code by the same authors for £2.99 for one copy or £14.50 for 5 copies (inc p&p) through Purpose Driven UK; visit www.purposedriven.co.uk or phone 01255 435577.
Websites/ Online articles
Rejesus
A range of material linked to The Da Vinci Code to coincide with the release of the forthcoming film.
Visit www.rejesus.co.uk/davinci/
Da Vinci Decoded
UK-based website designed to help Christians to be firm in their faith in the face of Dan Brown's claims, and secondly for Christians to be able to refer non-Christians to the website.
Visit www.davinci-decoded.com
Encounters on the Edge
Church Army website which includes a section exploring how discussion about the Da Vinci Code can best be used to build bridges, and how to set up an effective event to which to invite people.
Visit www.encountersontheedge.org.uk
Church of England Da Vinci Code page
The Church of England resources page on the Da Vinci Code, including links to several other Christian organisation.
Visit www.cofe.anglican.org/info/davinci
ChristianityTodayMovies.com
The film section of the US-based Christianity Today website brings together a wide range of articles written in response to Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and lists resources and other useful material (though some of it might only be available in the US).
Visit http://www.ChristianityToday.com/go/DaVinci/
The Da Vinci Opportunity
Californian pastor and blogger Mark D. Roberts argues that the popularity of The Da Vinci Code novel and movie can be helpful to Christians, gives quick answers to specific questions about The Da Vinci Code, and takes a deeper look at the antiquity and reliability of the New Testament Gospels.
Visit www.markdroberts.com/htmfiles/resources/davinciopportunity.htm
Other Resources
Cracking the Da Vinci Code
by Mark Stibbe
A range of resources is available, including a booklet, a scratchcard, with the claims and ‘fact or fiction' boxes; a teaching DVD and a website, all designed to be given to those who are interested in the claims.
Published by Verite.
Price: £12.99 for the DVD
For further information or to order visit www.cpo-online.org.uk, or phone 01903 263354.
Breaking the Da Vinci Code
A DVD featuring interviews with the authors of three books written in response to The Da Vinci Code , Darrell Bock (Nelson), James Garlow and Peter Jones (Cook/Victor) and Erwin Luzer (Tyndale), with contributions form other scholars in art history, archeology and theology.
Grizzly Adams Productions. Distributed in the UK by Penfold Book & Bible House.
Price: £12.99.
For further information phone 0800 389 2538.
NB Details of the above resources are provided as information only and do not indicate endorsement or official recommendation.
There are a huge number of books which have been published since The Da Vinci Code was first published addressing the claims and ideas at the heart of the novel from a biblical perspective. Rather than mention them all here, we suggest you visit your local Christian bookshop.
Compiled by the Evangelical Alliance Information and Resources Centre, March 2006. Updated May 2006.
