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.
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