The Da Vinci Code Controversy

The Da Vinci Code Controversy Review

Get the facts behind the sensational fiction! Dan Brown's novel, The DaVinci Code, has stormed the bestseller charts and both the book and upcoming film claim to be based on truth–a truth shocking enough to rock the foundations of Christianity. What is the truth? Could you defend your faith if challenged by those who believe Brown's fiction? Use this brief, practical book as a tool to begin conversations, to explain your beliefs, or to get the facts straight.

Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol": The Ultimate Unauthorized and Independent Reading Guide

Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol": The Ultimate Unauthorized and Independent Reading Guide Review

Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol' was the most anticipated novel of 2009, and was the literary event of the year. Alex Carmine examines all the themes in depth, and provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of 'The Lost Symbol'. From Alex's assessment of the novel, it is very much apparent that Dan Brown has not only been adhering to his own formula, but that he has also been following Joseph Campbell's concept of the hero's journey. We know that Dan Brown likes to play with the names of his characters, so Alex explores these in great detail. In this way, Alex reveals the name of the real American family upon whom the Solomons are based. Alex also shows that, following its development within 'The Da Vinci Code', Dan Brown's still very much in tune with his 'sacred feminine' side, with his stunning representation of womb envy. Dan Brown's fascinating depiction of masculinity within this novel is studied too. In addition to this, Alex explores the literary devices that Dan Brown employs, and the magical sleights of hand that he uses to make the reader look the wrong way. Indeed, one of the main arguments in this book is that Dan Brown has hidden much of the true meaning of 'The Lost Symbol' behind various veils of allegory, much as the Masons do with regards to their secrets, and like the Symbologist Robert Langdon, Alex reveals these meanings to you. However, Dan Brown is an author who also likes to reward his readers, so Alex examines the clues about the novel that he disseminated prior to publication via Facebook and Twitter. Furthermore, Alex considers the various Masonic practices depicted within the novel, and bring to the fore the conspiracy theories that surround this mysterious fraternity. Alex Carmine's very close reading of the novel literally leaves no stone uncovered, and will transform your own interpretation of the text.

Angels & Demons Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel (Robert Langdon)

Angels & Demons Special Illustrated Edition: A Novel (Robert Langdon) Review

Before The Da Vinci Code there was Angels & Demons, the explosive thriller that introduced the mysterious world of Harvard symbologist Robesrt Langdon. Now Dan Brown's legions of fans can add a breathtaking new dimension to the Angels & Demons reading experience with this Special Illustrated Edition, featuring 150 images of the architectural highlights, religious symbols, paintings, maps, culptures, and locations found in this contemporary classic.

An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. When world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol -- seared into the chest of a murdered physicist -- he discovers evidence of the unimaginable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati...the most powerful underground organization ever to walk the earth. The Illuminati has now surfaced to carry out the final phase of its legendary vendetta against and age-old enemy.

Langdon's worst fears are confirmed on the eve of the Vatican's holy conclave, when a messenger of the Illuminati announces they have hidden an unstoppable time bomb at the very heart of Vatican City. With the countdown under way, Langdon jets to Rome to join forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist, to assist the Vatican in a desperate bid for survival.

No Dan Brown library is complete without this lavishly illustrated special edition. No true lover od suspense fiction will be able to resist the exhilarating blend of scholarly intrigue and relentless adventure found in Angels & Demons.

The Da Vinci Code and the Secrets of the Temple

The Da Vinci Code and the Secrets of the Temple Review

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown continues to fascinate both conspiracy theorists and regular readers the world over. As Master of the Temple church in London, Robin Griffith-Jones lives at the hub of this excitement, and in this book he unveils the mysteries of The Da Vinci Code, answering questions like these:

Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene?
Does the Priory of Sion really exist?
Is the Last Supper filled with hidden symbolism?
What did the Knights Templar discover about Jesus?
Is Opus Dei the Catholic Church’s secret service?
What exactly is the Holy Grail?

As The Da Vinci Code speeds towards its climax, the novel’s main characters — Robert Langdon, Sophie Neveu, and Sir Leigh Teabing — follow a string of clues to London’s ancient Temple Church, the spiritual home of the Knights Templar. This very church is where Robin Griffith-Jones has given hundreds of talks to the throngs of modern-day pilgrims on the "Da Vinci trail." In this book Griffith-Jones covers all the main elements of Dan Brown’s work — the Priory of Sion, Opus Dei, Leonardo’s Last Supper, Mary Magdalene, and more. An expert on the Knights Templar as well as a biblical scholar, Griffith-Jones unpacks Brown’s understanding of history and Christianity, exploring how much of his version is true, what is plausible, and what is fanciful.

A literate insider’s introduction, "The Da Vinci Code" and the Secrets of the Temple is perfect for anyone looking to unlock the mysterious secrets of Dan Brown’s runaway best-seller.

Da Vinci Code Decoded

Da Vinci Code Decoded Review

The definitive audiobook documentary exploration of Dan Brown’s thrilling novel The Da Vinci Code answers the questions that everyone is asking!

• What exactly was Leonardo da Vinci trying to tell us in his coded paintings?
• Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene?
• What is the secret of the mysterious church at Rennes-le-Château?
• What is the Priory of Sion?
• What secret did the real-life Saunière know that threatened the Church?

Essential listening for all fans of The Da Vinci Code, clearing fact away from fiction and revealing the hidden history and shocking revelations that have made Dan Brown’s novel the most popular and controversial adult fiction of the twenty-first century. Featuring the key authors and researchers on the many fascinating topics in The Da Vinci Code, including:

Dan Burstein: Secrets of the Code
Henry Lincoln: Holy Blood, Holy Grail
Martin Lunn: Da Vinci Code Decoded
Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince: The Templar Revelation
Dr. Karen Ralls: The Templars and the Grail
Dr. James Robinson: The Nag Hammadi Library
Margaret Starbird: The Woman with the Alabaster Jar

The Da Vinci Code craze is far from over, with the hardcover and illustrated hardcover still topping bestseller lists, the mass market paperback yet to come, a major movie starring Tom Hanks in 2006, not to mention the huge interest in religious history inspired by The Passion of The Christ. This audiobook presentation is for the true fan seeking a thorough examination of the book that has become a cultural phenomenon.

Da Vinci Code de Dan Brown (Fiche de lecture) (French Edition)

Da Vinci Code de Dan Brown (Fiche de lecture) (French Edition) Review

Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur Da Vinci Code de Dan Brown ! Retrouvez l’essentiel de l’œuvre dans une fiche de lecture complète et détaillée, avec un résumé, une étude des personnages, des clés de lecture et des pistes de réflexion. Rédigée de manière claire et accessible, la fiche de lecture propose d’abord un résumé chapitre par chapitre du roman, puis étudie ses personnages principaux : Robert Langdon, Sophie Neveu, Jacques Saunière… On se penche ensuite sur Léonard de Vinci, qui est au cœur du roman, ainsi que sur l’aspect ésotérique du thriller, avant de proposer quelques repères scientifiques, religieux et ésotériques. Enfin, les pistes de réflexion, sous forme de questions ouvertes, vous permettront d’aller plus loin dans votre étude. Une analyse littéraire de référence pour mieux lire et comprendre le livre ! Retrouvez toute notre collection sur lePetitLitteraire.fr

Da Vinci Code a Quest for Answers

Da Vinci Code a Quest for Answers Review

Just where does fact end and fiction begin? This work aims to provide an answer to Dan Brown.

The Davinci Code Fact or Fiction? pack of 6

The Davinci Code Fact or Fiction? pack of 6 Review

People are talking. The DaVinci Code has been on the New York Times best seller list for two years and is raising a variety of responses from Christians and non-Christians alike. Some are outraged and upset by the claims of Dan Brown, while others are left utterly confused and don't know what to believe. Now, with the release of the movie, people are sure to ask even more questions. The Da Vinci Code: Fact or Fiction? explodes the myths of the book and shows the reliability of Scripture, the divinity of Christ, and the historical facts about the Priory of Sion and the Knights Templar. This is the only hands-on, accessible reference guide. The DaVinci Code: Fact or Fiction? even helps you turn debate about the book into an evangelistic opportunity.

Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible

Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible Review

'...a wonderfully user-friendly book for serious readers who desire to journey into the world of the Bible in order to better understand it and to live faithfully in today's world.' ---From the foreword by Kevin J. Vanhoozer 'Excellent, practical, and accurate. It leads students from the most fundamental building blocks of interpretation (including skills that most beginning students lack) through all the essential processes.' ---Craig S. Keener, Professor of New Testament, Eastern Seminary Just as a rock climber's handhold enables him to master the mountain, a firm grasp on God's Word empowers us to traverse the challenging, risky slopes of life. Grasping God's Word helps college students, beginning seminary students, and other serious readers get a grip on the solid rock of Scripture---how to read it, how to interpret it, and how to apply it. Filling the gap between approaches that are too simple and others that are too technical, this book starts by equipping readers with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts. Features include: * Proven in classrooms across the country * Hands-on exercises to guide students through the interpretation process * Emphasis on real-life application * Supplemented by a website for professors providing extensive teaching materials * Accompanying workbook (sold separately) This second edition includes an appendix on 'Inspiration and Canon,' numerous updates throughout the rest of the book, new exercises, and updated bibliographies. Grasping God's Word progresses through the following five sections: 1. How to Read the Book---Basic Tools 2. Contexts---Now and Then 3. Meaning and Application 4. The Interpretive Journey---New Testament 5. The Interpretive Journey---Old Testament

The Da Vinci Code in the Academy

The Da Vinci Code in the Academy Review

As millions of readers worldwide react to Dan Brown s The Da Vinci Code, so do many scholars. The novel has become a proxy debate for two compelling scholarly and social issues of our time: the feminist/post-feminist challenge to patriarchal authority; and the textual construction of meaning and value. Presenting the feminine as both dominant and sacred brings attention to every text which argues for dominance or divinity. Traditional scholars are being challenged to defend their disciplines and practices, to reassert the authority of their knowledge base. Postmodern scholars are finding an opportunity to explain to the world at large how texts construct meaning and maintain power structures. These essays examine resistance to the sacred feminine in religious, cultural, and literary histories. Robert Davis explores the return of the goddess to academic and popular discussions. Deanna Thompson examines the apocryphal evidence brought into the debate by the novel. Rachel Wagner looks at the larger issue of postmodern textual authority, and how Brown s novel has brought Biblical interpretation to popular awareness. Arlette Poland reviews current feminist and academic thinking on textual versus spiritual authority regarding the feminine divine. Other essays identify the elusive and misunderstood sacred feminine in religion and literature; in church teachings and practices; in the variant Grail stories; in the mystery genre itself. Together, these essays place the reaction to these issues into broader social and contemporary contexts.

The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code

The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code Review

Millions have been enthralled by The Da Vinci Code's fascinating historical speculations-and the blockbuster novel's audience has also made bestsellers of several books offering to separate the facts from the fiction. This comprehensive, encyclopedic volume is written by an acclaimed medievalist-and takes an objective, history-based approach to the phenomenon and the questions it has raised.

The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code gives easy-to-find, clear answers about the people, places, and events that play roles in Dan Brown's tantalizing thriller in a lively, encyclopedic format-shedding new light on some of the deepest mysteries of the Dark Ages.

Further, the author has visited all of the sites in France and England which are settings in The Da Vinci Code, offering unprecedented insight into these locations--for armchair travellers, or for fans who wish to go and visit these sites themselves.