The Da Vinci Code - Large Print Edition

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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

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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.

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The Four Horsemen

The Four Horsemen Review

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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.

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The Lost Symbol

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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.

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Deception Point

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A shocking scientific discovery. A conspiracy of staggering brilliance. A thriller unlike any you've ever read....

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.

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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.

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)

Who Can Crack the Leonardo Da Vinci Code?

Who Can Crack the Leonardo Da Vinci Code? Review

This exciting interactive book by a renowned children's book author takes readers on a mystery-solving adventure that ties together fact finding, artistic research, and the fabulous world of Leonardo da Vinci's art works. When readers of this fascinating children's book are presented with an admission ticket to the Museum of Adventure, an exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci turns into a rollicking adventure through history and art. Hot in pursuit of two suspicious visitors who have stolen an important document, readers, led by the dog Pablo that lives in the museum, enter the door of a Magic Room and find themselves in the studio of the master himself. Armed with a notebook written in code, readers must solve a variety of riddles, hidden inside the artist's paintings, which will lead them to the ancient stone depository - and ultimately to the secret that will save the museum from closing forever. Illustrated and designed with the curious eyes of young readers in mind, the Museum of Adventures is a magical place where Mona Lisa smiles and waves; Leonardo's inventions come to life; and a friendly dog leads youthful sleuths through an interactive, educational journey that will leave an indelible impression for years to come.

The Secret History of Lucifer: And the Meaning of the True Da Vinci Code

The Secret History of Lucifer: And the Meaning of the True Da Vinci Code Review

Lynn Picknett explains in this highly readable and well-researched account that the horned Devil — now posited as an antithesis of God — is merely a new, and admittedly more evil, incarnation of the old woodland deity Pan; while Lucifer was once a personification of the Morning Star, the planet Venus, and its goddess. "He" was therefore originally "she," and a divine representation of love, beauty, and human warmth. Indeed, many ancient goddesses were known as Lucifera, or "Light-bringer" — an honor extended to Mary Magdalene in her true role as goddess-worshipping priestess and Christ's successor. While thousands follow Lucifer in order to achieve earthly wealth and power, Picknett explains that such misguided behavior is far from true Luciferan principles. Picknett draws together ancient heretical Christian and Egyptological texts, and the implications of abnormal psychology and the "extreme possibilities" of certain barely understood human attributes to pose the question: Have we humans actually created God and Lucifer, not merely as icons or metaphors, but in a terrifying way, literally? And if so, how do we know which is which?

Da Vinci Code Killers: Real Biblical Secrets, Misinformation And Mistranslations

Da Vinci Code Killers: Real Biblical Secrets, Misinformation And Mistranslations Review

Dan Brown's book "The Da Vinci Code" sparked all kinds of controversy raising the possibility of Jesus being married. Church cover ups and narrow escapes became of staple of fictional book which was turned into movie.

But are there actual secrets that the Bible holds? See how the Biblical concepts actually have been exploited, changed and reworked to create a complex system of what is now considered "Christianity".

This book will uncover some very widely held general misconceptions, mistranslations and blatant lies about the Bible that have created a storm of questions that people want answered. DCK will show you that the text speaks volumes for itself and minor research can answer some hard questions. This is an extraordinary book for ordinary people.

El Codigo Da Vinci / The Da Vinci Code (Spanish Edition)

El Codigo Da Vinci / The Da Vinci Code (Spanish Edition) Review

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¿ Qué misterio se oculta tras la sonrisa de Mona Lisa? Durante siglos, la Iglesia ha conseguido mantener oculta la verdad… hasta ahora.

Antes de morir asesinado, Jacques Saunière, el último Gran Maestre de una sociedad secreta que se remonta a la fundación de los Templarios, transmite a su nieta Sofía una misteriosa clave. Saunière y sus predecesores, entre los que se encontraban hombres como Isaac Newton o Leonardo Da Vinci, han conservado durante siglos un conocimiento que puede cambiar completamente la historia de la humanidad. Ahora Sofía, con la ayuda del experto en simbología Robert Langdon, comienza la búsqueda de ese secreto, en una trepidante carrera que les lleva de una clave a otra, descifrando mensajes ocultos en los más famosos cuadros del genial pintor y en las paredes de antiguas catedrales. Un rompecabezas que deberán resolver pronto, ya que no están solos en el juego: una poderosa e influyente organización católica está dispuesta a emplear todos los medios para evitar que el secreto salga a la luz.

Un apasionante juego de claves escondidas, sorprendentes revelaciones, acertijos ingeniosos, verdades, mentiras, realidades históricas, mitos, símbolos, ritos, misterios y suposiciones en una trama llena de giros inesperados narrada con un ritmo imparable que conduce al lector hasta el secreto más celosamente guardado del inicio de nuestra era.

" Intriga y amenaza se mezclan en una de las mejores novelas de suspense que he leído jamás. Un sorprendente relato donde los enigmas se suceden a los secretos y éstos a las adivinanzas."

Clive Cussler.

" Un inteligente thriller lleno de enigmas y códigos que, sin duda, puede recomendarse con rotundo entusiasmo."

The New York Times

Le Code DA Vinci Decrypte (French Edition)

Le Code DA Vinci Decrypte (French Edition) Review

187pages. poche. broché. Vous désirez démêler la fiction de la réalité, déchiffrer et décrypter les enjeux et les questions soulevés par le Da Vinci code, le roman de Dan Brown qui a fasciné des millions de lecteurs ? Organisé de A à Z, Le code Da Vinci décrypté répond à toutes vos interrogations, notamment: -le Prieuré de Sion existe-t-il réellement, et quel est son but? Quelle est la nature de la relation qui unissait Marie-Madeleine au Christ? Quelle signification revêt vraiment le nom des personnages du roman ? Illustré de tableaux de Léonard de Vinci ainsi que de nombreux documents évoqués dans le Da Vinci code, cet ouvrage est une extraordinaire source d'informations pour tous ceux que le roman a captivés et tous ceux qui s'intéressent à la légende du Saint-Graal. Eclairant. Ouest France.

Secrets of the Widow's Son: The Mysteries Surrounding the Sequel to The Da Vinci Code

Secrets of the Widow's Son: The Mysteries Surrounding the Sequel to The Da Vinci Code Review

Secrets of the Widow’s Son is an unprecedented publishing event: a book about a book that has yet to be published. As the world waits breathlessly for Dan Brown to publish his sequel to The Da Vinci Code, this new book, Secrets of the Widow’s Son, prepares international audiences for what they will experience in Brown’s forthcoming book. Instead of asking what is fact and what is fiction after reading Brown’s next book (as so many readers did with The Da Vinci Code), those who read Secrets of the Widow’s Son will have the unique opportunity to explore these questions in advance.
Secrets of the Widow’s Son will lead the reader along an incredibly fascinating, thought-provoking, and ultimately shocking trail of clues, codes, and long-forgotten history, from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and the other Freemasons who were America’s Founding Fathers to an American capital city that rivals The Da Vinci Code’s Paris. The world awaits Dan Brown’s The Solomon Key. But it need not await the mysteries, adventures, themes, and characters likely to appear in that book—because now there is Secrets of the Widow’s Son.

Discussing the Da Vinci Code Discussion Guide: Examining the Issues Raised by the Book and Movie

Discussing the Da Vinci Code Discussion Guide: Examining the Issues Raised by the Book and Movie Review

First as a runaway bestselling novel and then as a blockbuster movie, The Da Vinci Code has fascinated millions. Its allegations against historic Christianity are colorfully portrayed---but are they true, or merely inaccurate accounts of centuries-old myths and heresies? * Has the true historical record been suppressed? * Were eighty different gospels contending for the New Testament? * Was Mary Magdalene really directed to lead the church? * Does a secret society keep Jesus' bloodline hidden? * Is the divinity of Jesus the fabrication of a third-century church council? * How accurate is the research behind these and other assertions in The Da Vinci Code? Enjoy riveting DVD interviews with noted experts---and prepare for some lively discussions as your group explores provocative issues raised by The Da Vinci Code. Four sessions address the following questions: 1. What Can History Really Tell Us? 2. Can We Trust the Four Gospels? 3. What's the Role of Women in Christianity? 4. Is Jesus Really the Son of God? This DVD-guided small group forum is designed for use with an accompanying participant's guide that includes discussion questions, sidebar information, background material, Bible verses, and relevant quotes. Each session includes interviews with experts and concludes with facilitator Lee Strobel's perspective. Also available: Discussing the Da Vinci Code Participant's Guide

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Facts Behind Dan Brown's Bestselling Novel

Cracking the Da Vinci Code: The Unauthorized Guide to the Facts Behind Dan Brown's Bestselling Novel Review

The millions of readers who loved The Da Vinci Code have been looking for the truth behind the fiction: here it is.

The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown took America by storm when it was published in 2003, hitting number 1 on the New York Times bestseller list in its first week of sale. It has since been translated into more than 40 languages and 5.5 million copies are now in print. Columbia Pictures is bringing out the film of the book in 2005, and Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind) is directing, with Russell Crowe and Kate Beckinsale set to play the leads.

Yet despite the novel’s enormous success, till now fans have had to rely on the fierce debates raging on the Internet to discover the truth behind the fiction. Cracking the Da Vinci Code is the first book to cut through the confusion and disclose the real facts that underpin the plot.

With this A to Z guide at hand, readers can separate fact from fiction, examine fully annotated reproductions of the paintings featured in the novel, get background information on the key characters, and discover the amazing true story.

The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code: A Challenging Response to the Bestselling Novel

The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code: A Challenging Response to the Bestselling Novel Review

Nationally recognized researcher Richard Abanes, author of Harry Potter and the Bible, looks at three of the most fascinating people in history: Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and Leonardo Da Vinci. Based on his extensive research, Abanes explores the answers to many of the questions that Dan Brown’s fictional thriller, The Da Vinci Code, raises:

• Are Da Vinci’s paintings really full of clues about an alternative religion?
• Were Jesus and Mary Magdalene married?
• Has the church suppressed the truth about the “Lost Gospels”?
• What is the real nature of the Holy Grail?

Join Richard Abanes as he “de–codes” one of the most controversial novels of our time and goes behind the scenes to separate fact from fiction.

The Da Vinci Code, Special Illustrated Edition (Hardcover)

The Da Vinci Code, Special Illustrated Edition (Hardcover) Review

One of the bestselling novels of all time, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has intrigued and thrilled millions of readers around the world. Now all the artwork, symbols, architecture, and historic locations-over 160 images-are beautifully compiled in this full-color collector's edition. A mind-bending code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe. An astonishing truth concealed for centuries . . . unveiled at last.