for those who read the da vinci code. how can one appreciate the contribution of the guy? isn't he true?

Answer 1

I read it, but I don't think I understand your question. As far as his contribution is concerned do you mean literarilly? As far as the second question "isn't he true" I think that you need to check the section in which the book is found. He used half truths and old theories to weave a wonderful adventure story. I could ask the same question, and more rightfully so about Robert Heinlein and A Stranger in a Strange land.

Answer 2

Here's the deal on the Da Vinci Code:

Jesus did not marry Mary the Magdalene or He would've committed acultury with the church because He is married to the church.

All Jesus' disciples were present in the upper room. If John really was Mary, where was John? Also, there are 12 cups and not 13 like Dan Brown claims.

Even if Jesus had had a child and was married into what would become the Merovingian line of rulers, there would be Middle Eastern DNA in their skeletons. Recently someone checked the DNA and found that the Merovingians had no Middle Eastern DNA.

Many of the symbols that Brown includes have almost nothing to do with what he wrote about. For example, the pentacle has never meant anything specific.

The "Mona Lisa" is not a form of Amon L'isa, as Brown claims, but is more likely a shortened version of Madonna Lisa, which translates into Madam Lisa.

The Priory of Sion was not formed in 1066 as Brown writes but in the mid 1950's, therfore deleeting any aspect that da Vinci was ever a part of the Priory. It has never had any affiliations with the Knights.

The Inquisition witch hunts did not kill 5 million women but 500,000 to 600,000 women and men.

These are just a few ways that Dan Brown was wrong. If you want to know more email me at [e-mail]

Answer 3

I read the book too.

Frankly I was very disappointed and didn't bother to watch the movie; lousy book would not make good movie...

The author simply put together a few theories about the life of Christ and did not give them enough depth; he seemed more interested in trying to bury Opus Dei.

I expected the book to be about the theories of what happened to Christ, not about Opus Dei. If you see his contribution as accusing Opus Dei (whether rightly or wrongly I don't know) then yes he made a contribution; but in terms of comparing, dispelling some and adding credence to the various stories involving Christ, the book falls short.

Answer 4

In the DaVinci code, the story is based upon the presumption that Jesus is the Guy in the middle...

The Last Supper Painting -

It is more likely that Jesus is the Guy dressed in white with his arms out and a beard, just to the left of the Guy in the middle...

This theory would bugger up Mr Brown's whole story.

The Guy in the middle is most likely Judas, which is why Jesus is holding back the other ANGRY disciples from him...

Take another look at the picture - See for yourself at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Supper_%28Leonardo%29

Answer 5

His book was fiction, based on information some believed to be true at that time. New information is constantly being found about various historical periods, including biblical times.(Christians tend to ignore this being stuck with the bible)
The information being discovered at present is mainly from the 'Dead Sea Scrolls', which tends to contradict Dan Brown and also the bible.
Dan Brown did make thousands of people THINK about what they believe which has to be good.

Answer 6

A really good read imo. But it is FICTION based on some fact and a lot of half truth and even more just imagination. I don't know who this "guy" you refer to is.

Answer 7

No it is fiction, but no one knows the real facts. They have been lost over time and fictionalized by the church.

Answer 8

The whole book is based on fiction. i think there is some facts in there though, but most is on fiction

Answer 9

his story is based on his interpretation of 2,000 year old mysteries that have been edited and corrupted by the catholic church. there is a great deal of fact/fantasy that can be researched to interpret your own account of the findings and questions raised in his book.
as a book to make us question what we have been told, it is indeed a masterpiece. it has sown the seeds of doubt and has justafiably questioned the purpose and foundations of the catholic church.

Answer 10

although it was based on fiction, i feel that some of the things that portrayed in the book and film had some element of truth. alot of us are motivated by greed and money, regardless of our religion or status.