Da Vinci Code Decoded: The Truth Behind the New York Times #1 Bestseller Review
While reading this book i noticed that first off he was slightly biased. He obviously did some research but not too much, as he just went over topics that were discussed in the da vinci code.
Let me just say this, there is no way, and I mean no way that we will ever know the truth of the origins of Jesus and Christianity. You really have to decide for yourself. The Bible obviously has a million flaws in it, its generally a book that promotes good values, but has little truth in it.
Whereas books like this use information from different people, which many people could argue could be flawed. This however is also a fair statement.
In this book for example, all of his references are from other books which they get their information from writers, which get their information from other writers and so on. So you see it is nearly impossible to get true information that could make a valid arguement.
You just have to decide for yourself what is most logical.
I would recommend just getting da vinci code, it's a much more entertaining read. 'The Da Vinci Code' is a modern-day publishing phenomenon. With millions of copies in print, it is the most popular adult novel of the 21st Century. In an introductory note author Dan Brown tells us that "all descriptions of documents and secret rituals ... are accurate." But are they? Many scholars and theologians have attacked the book and the "facts" on which it is based. Some claim that Brown is anti-Catholic. Book clubs, reading groups, dedicated web sites and countless reviews and articles in magazines and newspapers worldwide have fueled the fire, making 'The Da Vinci Code' not only the most successful book of its kind ever, but also the most controversial.
Now Martin Lunn, an expert historian, reveals the truth behind Dan Brown’s research. The reality of Catholic offshoot Opus Dei … the hard facts about the bloodline of Christ and King David … the origins of the Knights Templar and the infamous Priory of Sion … the secrets of Temple Church and Rosslyn Cathedral … the real Saunière … the mysteries of Rennes-le-Château and much more.
'Da Vinci Code Decoded' also provides an exhaustive tour of the locations visited by the novel’s characters: The Louvre Museum, l’Eglise de Saint-Sulpice and Rue Haxo in Paris; Château Villette; Temple Church; Westminster Abbey; Newton’s tomb; Chapter House; St. Faith’s Chapel; Rosslyn Chapel and many others.
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Thorough Investigation - Betty J. Meischen - Texas
This book by Lunn is extremely informative and gives both sides of the controversies presented in the Da Vinci Code. It is well researched and presented fairly.
Dan Browne was not the original conspiracy theorist--he has just got the fame and glory-- with the help of a lot of money and the media-- for making public a controversy that has existed for 2000 years! Another such novel, The Secret Order, was written before Browne's novel, but without the fame of the author, it went silently unnoticed, gathering dust on bookshelves. It is superior in many respects. Both novels used the same source material. Both present similar conjectures, however, The Secret Order, presents a foundation based on an actual/factual historic event--the life of Templar Jacques de Molay. If you enjoyed the Da Vinci Code, then take a look at The Secret Order. It ends on a note of hope and presents a new light to an age-old story.
Not the best - R. Grant - Nottingham, UK
Yeah...this book basically seems to follow Dan Browne's to the letter. I had to laugh at another review of it, especially this line: "This is the only [commentary on The Da Vinci Code] written from a balanced, secular point of view."
As if a secular point of view is any less biased regarding God/religion than a religious one is. Hilarious.
If you want to know more, go for the Tony Robinson series on the Real Da Vinci Code, especially when he wants to excavate under the church. Brilliant stuff.
Jul 08, 2010 06:58:04
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