The Secret Code of The Gospel by Albert Seidel is a bold attempt to uncover Christianity's deep secrets through the lens of history, the Bible, and self-examination. The author does not try to give the reader easy formulas and simple answers to basic questions. He asks about the nature of gospel's secretiveness and the way cultural paradigms prevent people from understanding it. However, he also offers a road map for those who are interested in getting answers. One of the strong sides of the book is that the author is mature and deliberate in his exposition of theology and practical Christianity. The use of the term "code" adds a unique element to his presentation of ideas and allows him to be more specific and concrete. Although, sometimes the author seems to stretch the metaphor of code and secrecy, the reader should admit that he is frank enough. It is not a fast-paced devotional. This is a guide to those who want to find the answers. The book is definitely successful in its challenging of believers to think critically about gospel's secrets and mysteries. (Disclosure: I received a free ARC copy of this book to give me a chance to do an honest review on here.)
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