If God is the greatest mystery of them all, then why not, in pursuit of God, consult the greatest detective of them all? In this imaginative and su...
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Jun 24, 2011
Cathrine
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I would like to state right off that this is not a "Christian" book.
At no time does the author acknowledge Jesus Christ as the one and only way into Heaven.
That said if you are one who instanly lights up anytime your eye see the name Sherlock Holmes. Then you might still find value in this book.
This book does not support anyone religion and conform Sherlockian quotes to fit it. Rather this book is an exploration into the thought process and beliefs of a f More...
At no time does the author acknowledge Jesus Christ as the one and only way into Heaven.
That said if you are one who instanly lights up anytime your eye see the name Sherlock Holmes. Then you might still find value in this book.
This book does not support anyone religion and conform Sherlockian quotes to fit it. Rather this book is an exploration into the thought process and beliefs of a f More...
Sep 14, 2010
Nathanael
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Very quick read, very easily digested. Lightweight but interesting study of the relationship between detective fiction and the religious life. The book is nominally about Sherlock Holmes, and most of the illustrations derive from the Holmesian canon, but Kendrick has in mind the broader realm of detective fiction, showing how a seemingly lightweight genre actually serves to open our eyes to the world around us and makes us aware of the darkness inside our own heart, our need for the Holy, etc. I
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May 19, 2009
Zigforas
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A charming and enjoyable book, especially for the Sherlock Holmes enthusiast, but also for anyone who loves mysteries. Author Stephen Kendrick does a fine job exploring how the thrill of the murder mystery and its component parts is not unlike what motivates us on the spiritual quest for meaning. I'm not on board with every conclusion, but I appreciate the case made. I especially enjoyed how Kendrick quotes from many different mystery writers and pieces of classic religious literature, rangin
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Oct 18, 2009
Hilary
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I am still rather well...waiting...for the author to really incorporate Sherlock Holmes into Christianity. So, I'll keep reading!
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