Do you think the Da Vinci Code is true or fasle?

Answer 1

Since the Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction, it cannot be true or false in any straightforward way--any more than Lord of the Rings is true or false. Neither are history.

What I think has been a great benefit derived from the popularity of the Da Vinci Code is a renewed interest in early Christian literature and history. I think that Da Vinci Code helped highlight the potential importance of the gnostic Gospel of Mary [Magdalene]. And contributed to the publishing success of the Gospel of Judas.

The thing I find troubling about the Da Vinci Code is that it distorts the history of the formation of the New Testament canon. And distorts the reasons why some ancient Christian texts were excluded and why some were included. Contrary to the Da Vinci Code, by far the most human presentations of Jesus are the four canonical gospels. The figure of Jesus is much more fantastic and unreal in the the Gnostic scriptures.

I am no fan or partisan of the Christian orthodoxy that emerged triumphant from the competing theologies that circulated in first 2-3 Christian centuries. And, however, much modern Christian denomination differ, they for the most part share in that triumphant orthodoxy.

Having said that, given some of the values that modern democracies hold, I think that it would have been worse if some of the defeated theologies (aka heresies) had triumphed instead.

One of the more accessible authors on this subject is Bart D. Ehrman. I recommend his "Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code." But even more his "Peter, Paul, & Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend" and "Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why."

I also recommend the writings of Karen L. King and Elaine Pagels, however, I am not convinced that the gnostic scriptures represent any great opportunity for women. I recommend "The Nag Hammadi Library" (James M. Robinson editor) and Bentley Layton's translations "The Gnostic Scriptures."

Answer 2

His finished call develop into Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (Leonardo of Sir Piero from Vinci). As an illegitimate new child he used only his first call, and also signed his works. Leonardo da Vinci develop into born in Vinci close to Anchiano, a small village about 30 km faraway from Florence, on April fifteenth, 1452, the illegitimate son of notary Piero and maid Caterina

Answer 3

False.

Assuming you are talking about the IDEA of the Da Vinci code and not the book itself, it is false.

False because the last supper is not, as we see it, the original. It was touched up and repainted many times.
It was also a labour of loathing to Da Vinci.
Da Vinci himself was not religious, and in many things that he did, would have been strung up for acts of desecrating dead bodies and various other crimes against both man and God.

Also, the legend of the holy grail, or blood line, however you wish to receive it, is only half the age of the Bible itself, and like most myths, isn't true, and was an invention to gain money.
In this case, for the Knights Templar.
And it worked.

Answer 4

False, obviously.

Most of the people who THINK others believe in the Da Vinci Code are the religious nuts who want it banned.

It's obviously a work of fiction.

Answer 5

The lecture "Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code" is available for free at:

http://frontrow.bc.edu/program/attridge/

Answer 6

I read the book and really enjoyed playing with the idea in my head that it might be true. How radically would it change history if Jesus got married and did have a child!!
I am a pretty serious Christian and in the end do not believe the story is true.
But, found it really neat to test and question what I believe about my faith.

Answer 7

Definitely false. Read "The Da Vinci Hoax" available at any Catholic book stores.

Answer 8

i think it's a false story line centered around fragments of the truth. no one can tell for sure if what the Da Vinci code claims is really true. in situations like these, you have to rely on your understanding and believe what suits you.

Answer 9

No one ever claimed it even exists, never mind that its claims about Jesus are accurate. Asking whether it's true or false is sort of like asking whether Lord Voldemort will win or lose the 2008 presidential election; it just doesn't apply because you're talking about something fictional.

Answer 10

False