The Davinci Code - Page 2

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 04-20-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kwillia

Cool!

I just started reading the book and have bookmarked the article to look at later.

Nickel · 04-20-2005, 05:03 PM

I just finished "Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code". A very boring read, but somewhat informative in that half the biblical "fact" in the book is fabricated or twisted to suit the author's needs.

I still loved the Da Vinci Code, though.

Tonio · 04-21-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

I just finished "Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code". A very boring read, but somewhat informative in that half the biblical "fact" in the book is fabricated or twisted to suit the author's needs.

I still loved the Da Vinci Code, though.

I haven't read that book, but I suspect the authors of books like that are less than objective because they have a vested interest in defending Christianity. They perceive (wrongly, in my view) that "Da Vinci Code" is anti-Catholic or even anti-Christian. True, Opus Dei doesn't come off very well, but then, large institutions never do in this type of thriller.

Nickel · 04-21-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonio

I haven't read that book, but I suspect the authors of books like that are less than objective because they have a vested interest in defending Christianity. They perceive (wrongly, in my view) that "Da Vinci Code" is anti-Catholic or even anti-Christian. True, Opus Dei doesn't come off very well, but then, large institutions never do in this type of thriller.

The book wasn't written by a Christian author, if anything he would be aetheist. He is a historian whose specialty is the history of the Christian religion and the life of Jesus. Some of what he says would actually tick off devout Catholics.

Tonio · 04-21-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickel

The book wasn't written by a Christian author, if anything he would be aetheist. He is a historian whose specialty is the history of the Christian religion and the life of Jesus. Some of what he says would actually tick off devout Catholics.

My apologies--I thought you we talking about the book (and video) by Richard Abanes, "The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code."

*pixiegirl* ^(Premo) · 06-06-2005, 02:51 PM

I watched a special on the History Channel a couple weeks ago about this. I picked up the book this past weekend!

nomoney · 06-07-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pixiegirl

I watched a special on the History Channel a couple weeks ago about this. I picked up the book this past weekend!

I have a few of his other books if you're interested in borrowing when you're done....pretty good reads

*mAlice* ^(Premo) · 06-07-2005, 08:24 AM

I've watched several documentaries that reference this book. FB is reading it, should finish it this week. Then I'll read it.

remaxrealtor · 06-07-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pixiegirl

I watched a special on the History Channel a couple weeks ago about this. I picked up the book this past weekend!

If you're into the historical/research angle, I just picked up a book called Cracking the DaVinci Code. You read it along w/ the book and it fills in the historical data, what's real, what's not, etc.

I'm about 1/2 way through the book and I love it, GREAT twists!

janey83 · 06-07-2005, 09:24 AM

Time to go to the library

04-20-2005, 05:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nickel curiouser and curiouser Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 19,794	I just finished "Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code". A very boring read, but somewhat informative in that half the biblical "fact" in the book is fabricated or twisted to suit the author's needs. I still loved the Da Vinci Code, though. __________________ Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. -Omar Khayyam
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pixiegirl ^(Premo) Turtle187 Member Since: May 2002 Location: 1,2,3 buckle my shoeville Posts: 20,162	I watched a special on the History Channel a couple weeks ago about this. I picked up the book this past weekend! __________________ ...Even the best fall down sometimes Even the wrong words seem to rhyme Out of the doubt that fills my mind I somehow find You and I collide... Howie Day
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06-07-2005, 08:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
mAlice ^(Premo) professional daydreamer Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: Wonderland Posts: 27,812	I've watched several documentaries that reference this book. FB is reading it, should finish it this week. Then I'll read it. __________________ #### you. I have enough friends.
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06-07-2005, 09:24 AM	#20 (permalink)
janey83 coupon queen Member Since: Mar 2004 Location: locally Posts: 4,972	Time to go to the library __________________ And we just want to dance all night.
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