The Da Vinci Code - Large Print Edition Review
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code: A Historian Reveals What We Really Know about Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Constantine
Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code: A Historian Reveals What We Really Know about Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Constantine Review
In his staggeringly popular work of fiction, Dan Brown states up front that the historical information in the The Da Vinci Code is all factually accurate. But is this claim true? As historian Bart D. Ehrman shows in this informative and witty book, The Da Vinci Code is filled with numerous historical mistakes.
Did the ancient church engage in a cover-up to make the man Jesus into a divine figure? Did Emperor Constantine select for the New Testament--from some 80 contending Gospels--the only four Gospels that stressed that Jesus was divine? Was Jesus Christ married to Mary Magdalene? Did the Church suppress Gospels that told the secret of their marriage? Bart Ehrman thoroughly debunks all of these claims. But the book is not merely a laundry list of Brown's misreading of history. Throughout, Ehrman offers a wealth of fascinating background information--all historically accurate--on early Christianity. He describes, for instance, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls ; outlines in simple terms how scholars of early Christianity determine which sources are most reliable; and explores the many other Gospels that have been found in the last half century. In his engaging book, Ehrman separates fact from fiction, the historical realities from the flights of literary fancy. Anyone who would like to know the truth about the beginnings of Christianity and the real truth behind The Da Vinci Code will find this book riveting.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
The Four Horsemen
The Four Horsemen Review
From thriller writer Ben Sussman, author of the #1 Men's Adventure bestseller INTERNAL THREAT, comes a pulse-pounding international adventure...
They are real. They are the harbingers of the Apocalypse. And we have only one chance to stop them.
THE FOUR HORSEMEN is a race-against-the-clock thriller featuring Andie Sullivan. As the world’s only “culturalist,” Andie is employed by corporations and wealthy individuals to break through the barriers with any culture around the globe. Now, she faces the most challenging and dangerous assignment of her career.
Hired by a ruthless businessman to infiltrate the mysterious tribe who serve as the protectors of the Four Horsemen’s ancient secret, Andie is plunged into a mysterious world where every answer only opens the door to more questions. With a shadowy government force and a brutal terrorist also vying for the Horsemen’s unfathomable power, Andie and her makeshift team must collect them all and unlock their mysteries before time runs out.
Reader praise for THE FOUR HORSEMEN:
"Sussman is one of those authors that leaves you wanting the next book and when it comes you grab it and read and then start counting the days until the next one is released. READ THIS BOOK!!!!!!"
"Beautiful locations, interesting characters and supernatural legends all combine for a fun read!"
"A powerful and vivid read which grows stronger with every turn of the page!"
Reader praise for INTERNAL THREAT:
"This is a terrific, blazing read that kept me interested from start to finish. A great follow-up to his excellent Four Horsemen novel. Highly recommend!"
"This is an excellent story.The pace never slows down and I had trouble putting this book down.I wanted to read the entire thing in one setting.You have got to read this!"
"Ben Sussman has written another must read book. I loved it....what a great story-teller!"
About the Author:
Ben Sussman is a screenwriter with projects previously in development at Disney and Twentieth Century Fox.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol Review
Famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon answers an unexpected summons to appear at the U.S. Capitol Building. His planned lecture is interrupted when a disturbing object—artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in the building. Langdon recognizes in the find an ancient invitation into a lost world of esoteric, potentially dangerous wisdom. When his mentor Peter Solomon—a longstanding Mason and beloved philanthropist—is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that the only way to save Solomon is to accept the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and one inconceivable truth . . . all under the watchful eye of Dan Brown's most terrifying villain to date. Set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., The Lost Symbol is an intelligent, lightning-paced story with surprises at every turn--Brown's most exciting novel yet.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Deception Point
Deception Point Review
When a NASA satellite discovers an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the Arctic ice, the floundering space agency proclaims a much-needed victory -- a victory with profound implications for NASA policy and the impending presidential election. To verify the authenticity of the find, the White House calls upon the skills of intelligence analyst Rachel Sexton. Accompanied by a team of experts, including the charismatic scholar Michael Tolland, Rachel travels to the Arctic and uncovers the unthinkable: evidence of scientific trickery -- a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy. But before she can warn the president, Rachel and Michael are ambushed by a team of assassins. Fleeing for their lives across a desolate and lethal landscape, their only hope for survival is to discover who is behind this masterful plot. The truth, they will learn, is the most shocking deception of all.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Cracking the Da Vinci Code: The Facts Behind the Fiction
Cracking the Da Vinci Code: The Facts Behind the Fiction Review
Dan Brown's novel 'The Da Vinci Code' introduced readers to a mysterious world where Leonardo Da Vinci encoded hidden meanings into his paintings; and the Catholic church and an ancient secret society are locked into a battle to gain the Holy Grail. This book aims to disclose the amazing facts that underpin the plot.
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Books the Church Suppressed: Fiction and Truth in "The Da Vinci Code"
The Books the Church Suppressed: Fiction and Truth in "The Da Vinci Code" Review
A fascinating discussion of the Canon, the books accepted as divinely inspired, with answers to issues raised by The Da Vinci Code. (20060501)
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