HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL The Da Vinci Code IS TRUE?

Answer 1

The author categorically stated that it was a work of fiction. So take it from there.

Answer 2

The Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). These real elements are interpreted and debated by fictional characters. While it is my belief that some of the theories discussed by these characters may have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations. Hope of writing this novel was that the story would serve as a catalyst and a springboard for people to discuss the important topics of faith, religion, and history.

Answer 3

Pretty much none of it. When you read the Bible, you will see that not much, if any, of the information correlates. Read the two and decide for yourself which is true. (There is evidence that has been discovered that backs the Bible up, although there is really no evidence about the Da Vinci Code; it's just a theory/hypothesis.) I really do not believe any of the information in the Da Vinci Code is true, I just think it was somebody who was too bored and didn't like/appreciate the Bible, and they made up this story.

Answer 4

The Da Vinci Code- The nocel is a fiction,
Just read it for entertainment purpose only.

There is nothing real in it, in my opinion.

Answer 5

He copied it from three other guys that wrote a book previously. The da Vinci code hinges on one assumption: da Vinci knew what something the rest of us did not. I have watched the documentaries of the group that really popularized it and saw nothing I have not heard before. Some of the stuff da Vinci believed and painted about was based on gnostic myths of Jesus.

Basically you have book wrote from another book, based on theories and interpretation of a painter, who painted and believed in a mythological teachings of people Jesus argued with daily when he was alive. So you tell me how much is true?

Answer 6

While it is true that the DVC is a novel, and therefore a work of fiction, Dan Brown takes pains to include -- before the novel begins -- a "fact page."

" -- The Priory of Sion was a secret organization founded in 1099 whose members included Sir Isaac Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo and Leonardo da Vinci. This is based on discovered parchments known as Les Dossiers Secrets[1] found in 1975 at Paris’s Bibliotheque National.

-- The Opus Dei is a devout Catholic sect who recently completed construction of their $47 million dollar headquarters on 243 Lexington Avenue. New York City.

-- All descriptions of secret rituals, artwork, architecture and documents are real. "

The only problem is that the Priory of Sion is a total hoax. There is ZERO evidence that DaVinci, Newton or anyone else was ever involved.

Brown makes major errors and even small ones. It is clear that his research was incredibly sloppy.

"The Book is filled with historical and factual errors. Here are just a few to make the point. If this book is wrong on such minor points why would anybody trust it for eternal issues?

"Brown’s Error: The book claims there are 666 panes of glass on the pyramid outside the Louvre. The Museum says there are 673. (Page 21)

"Brown’s Error: The book claims the Olympics were held for Venus in 8-year cycles but they were actually held for Zeus in 4-year cycles. (Page 36)

"Brown’s Error: Mona Lisa is an androgynous portrait representing the fusing of male and Female (Page 120)

"However, Mona Lisa is a young Florentine woman who in 1495 married the well-known figure, Francesco del Giocondo, and thus came to be known as ``La Gioconda'‘. This is confirmed by the discovery of documentation in Florence, Italy archives. She had five children and two became nuns.

"Brown’s Error: Sir Isaac Newton was a secret “Goddess Worshipper”. Yet it is well known that he was a devout Christian …who wrote a commentary on the book of Daniel and Revelation and calculated the physical return of Christ between the years 2000 and 2050

"Brown’s Error: The Dead Sea Scrolls were found in the 1950’s and included the Gospels. History clearly show that these scrolls were found in 1948 and there were no Gospels found there.

"Brown’s Error: The Gnostic Gospel, The Gospel of Philip was not written in Aramaic as the Da Vinci Code implies but in Coptic, translated from Greek. (Page 246)

“The Priority of Sion” and the “Les Dossier Secret “

"The Priory of Sion”—a European secret society founded in 1099? (Fact Page) First one was founded in Jerusalem about 1100 ceased to exit in 1617, absorbed by the Jesuits.

-- 2nd and 3rd by Frenchman, Pierre Plantard (1920-2000)

-- Founded by Pierre Plantard 1954, 1962

-- An anti-Semitic, pro-Nazi sympathizer, Frenchman jailed for fraud in 1953

-- Named after a nearby mountain in Geneva, with the purpose of defending low cost housing

-- Dissolved in 1957 but Plantard held on the name and started the 2nd “Priory of Sion” in early 1960’s, he became obsessed with idea of being an occult master and a descendant of kings.

-- 1960’s and 1970’s Plantard created forged documents proving the bloodline from Mary Magdalene, making himself a descendent of Mary Magdalene…and the Kings of France."

And the above doesn't even begin to discuss the many errors Brown made regarding Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

Answer 7

I don't think any of it is true. You see, the confusion comes because it uses some factual evidence, such as the last supper picture and other stuff, but it's mostly false. There's no proof that Jesus had a kid (or even proof Jesus himself existed).

Answer 8

I think 70% because the points added in it was much closer to the truth.

Answer 9

Define true...The reason is that there is a bunch of things that are true, as far as like the Rose Line, the Knights Templar and the like. The story is still waiting to be proven.

Answer 10

The locations are true.