- Paperback: 230 pages
- Publisher: Salt Works (30 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1934080004
- ISBN-13: 978-1934080009
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 14.8 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,125,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
I rarely abandon a book unfinished, but I did with this one.
I have never read such an unbelievable plot in my life.
To call this a Sherlock Holmes story is beyond my imagination.
I wish I had not wasted my money on this book.
I have never read such an unbelievable plot in my life.
To call this a Sherlock Holmes story is beyond my imagination.
I wish I had not wasted my money on this book.
Format:Paperback
There have been various attempts to prove that Sherlock Holmes subscribed to a particular religious faith, usually Christian, and several to claim him for a particular branch of Christianity. "An Opened Grave: Sherlock Holmes Investigates His Ultimate Case" by L Frank James (The Salt Works, Publishers Design Group Inc, Roseville, CA 95678, USA; $14.95) is unusually well done. Mr James captures the Doyle-Watson style acceptably (though there's the occasional alien phrase such as a "flat of rooms"). More importantly he achieves the considerable feat of treating a serious subject -- the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ -- seriously within a story that's both thrilling and funny. With Watson as a Doubting Thomas, Sherlock Holmes takes his search for the truth to the extreme lengths of travelling in space and time to ancient Jerusalem. There's excitement in plenty, and the reasoned arguments for and against the Christian faith are thoroughly stimulating. Like G K Chesterton and C S Lewis, Mr James is a fine storyteller and a notable Christian apologist.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
A surprise awaits the reader
8 Nov 2006
Format:Paperback
James has captured the classical writing style of the great Sherlock Holmes mysteries, and An Opened Grave is certain to touch the hearts of his Christian audience in a very special way.
Die-hard mystery fans may be initially disappointed when the famous duo finds a time-machine which enables them to experience the time of Christ firsthand. However, James has used the unlikely scenario as an artful vehicle and unique platform on which to base the logical debates between Watson and Holmes as they experience beliefs and miracles in modern England and the ancient Middle East. James' ability to present both sides of each debate is admirable.
While An Opened Grave is entertaining, the book's debates are what will stay with his readers long after they have put the book down.
Reviewed by Marjorie Smith
Die-hard mystery fans may be initially disappointed when the famous duo finds a time-machine which enables them to experience the time of Christ firsthand. However, James has used the unlikely scenario as an artful vehicle and unique platform on which to base the logical debates between Watson and Holmes as they experience beliefs and miracles in modern England and the ancient Middle East. James' ability to present both sides of each debate is admirable.
While An Opened Grave is entertaining, the book's debates are what will stay with his readers long after they have put the book down.
Reviewed by Marjorie Smith
17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
The Ultimate Case Indeed!
22 Jan 2007
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Mr. James manages to take a religious question and make a very good Sherlock Holmes mystery from it, while retaining the original question, and leaving it up to the reader to decide whether or not Holmes has proved his case. Holmes is a driven man in this book, he must know if the story of Christ rising from the dead is true or false. With the help of The Time Traveler's time machine (from H.G. Wells), Holmes and Watson travel into the past. Beset by scheming Druids and ruthless Roman Soldiers, they find themselves in Jerusalem on the day of Christ's crucifixion. Holmes must get Watson free of prison, then examine the tomb from which Christ has already risen. They witness the angels tell the women that Christ has risen. They see the risen Jesus. Holmes is convinced, Watson less so. The argument for both sides is presented cleverly. Whatever you may believe, this book is a treasure not to be easily overlooked. Quoth the Raven...
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Sherlock meets Josh McDowell
9 Jun 2007
Format:Paperback
This book was an entertaining lark that takes the great detective Sherlock Holmes and his worthy assistant Dr. Watson back in time to witness the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ. Sherlock wants to discover if the roots of Christianity are real or conjured up by the zealots of Christ's day. Of course, it will come as no surprise that the foundation of Christianity is found to stand the scrutiny of the world's greatest detective. In the process, we learn some good, basic apologetics about the veracity of Christianity's claims, very reminiscent of Josh McDowell's 'Evidence That Demands a Verdict'.
You need not worry that this is a heavy-handed book on theology, however. There is a story to tell of how Sherlock and Watson manage to get transported back in time, how they manage to survive once they get there (barely!), and how they get back without damaging the space-time continuum too much. I liked the interplay between Holms and Watson, the villians, and even the character of Jesus Himself. There was lots of mystery and humor to spice up the tale. It was, of course, written in the syle of Sir Author Conan Doyle.
It was a fun story and I felt a little better off for having read it.
You need not worry that this is a heavy-handed book on theology, however. There is a story to tell of how Sherlock and Watson manage to get transported back in time, how they manage to survive once they get there (barely!), and how they get back without damaging the space-time continuum too much. I liked the interplay between Holms and Watson, the villians, and even the character of Jesus Himself. There was lots of mystery and humor to spice up the tale. It was, of course, written in the syle of Sir Author Conan Doyle.
It was a fun story and I felt a little better off for having read it.
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