I've been reading several books debating the devinity of Jesus. One book even claims that documents have been found dating Jesus to be alive after the date of the crucification. I don't consider myself a religious person... but I find all this facinating. How much stock do you guys put into these finding and readings? Does this really open up the ideas of exploration into religious backgrounds?
2007-12-16 11:59:03 · 22 answers · asked by Rickls 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The ones you mention are fictional, but have been hyped as "real."
Look into books by Lee Strobel. He is a journalist and was an atheist. He sought to disprove the claims of the Bible in the research he was doing for a book. In doing so, he became a Christian. His life and the theme of his books changed. Look for titles in a series that begin with "A Case for..." for Christ, for faith, etc.
Those books are as objective as you can find, well researched and beneficial for what you find fascinating.
2007-12-16 12:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think is has changed views, but only because people aren't educated enough on both sides. I'm not a religious person, but I do know that much of the DaVinci Code was made up to make the book seem more plausible. I have read the DaVinci Code and I've seen the movie. I have not read Angels & Demons. I've also spent some time reading arguments against the book as well. I actually enjoyed the book. I didn't believe what he was saying, but it was still a pretty good book. The movie on the other hand was a big disappointment.
2016-05-24 06:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by virgina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
Some parts are relevent, some are not.
I usually accept the theoretical portions, but the proclaimed "facts," I disregard.
For instance, I wouldn't bet on any truth in that "Jesus [was] alive after the date of the crucifictation."
However, as an instance of Angels and Demons; prequel to the Da Vinci Code, the book once brought up that there is a difference between God, and what man says about God.
I've even used that in my answers before. Some concepts are nothing more than concepts; they require no specific proof. Hence, I find them more acceptable than other "proof" related elements, because in many cases, the "proof" in question, or any facts presented as such, for that matter, are often not quite as real as the authors make them out to be.
2007-12-16 12:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sells books to claim great church cover ups even when there hasn't been one. The first victim is usually the truth.
The Da Vinci Code is quite a good novel - in a sort of sophisticated James Bond way - keep one step ahead of the baddies. We can enjoy it and remember it is just a novel - same for the Philip Pullman trilogy which is now being filmed as the Golden Compass although frankly I was bored by the books - I haven't seen the film
There have been many stories about how Jesus didn't die on the cross. In most he marries Mary Magdalene, In some he goes to India - in others to France, Sometimes it is claimed that his descendants were the French Royal family.
If you like reading them please enjoy them but don't treat them as being true.
2007-12-16 12:09:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both books have been debunked. They are just books, stories. I liked the DaVinci Code. I wasn't impressed with the Jesus Papers. If nothing else those books did start people wondering and that of itself is a good thing, right or wrong.
Read something like Price's 'The Incredible Shrinking Son of Man", it is extremely interesting. That is of course one book and there are many others.
2007-12-16 12:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Tricia R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoyed reading The DaVinci Code. Very entertaining book but it is a work of fiction you understand? The idea that Mary Magdalen and Jesus were married and had children is not a new idea. I did enjoy how Dan Brown took that idea and created a very interesting story around it though.
2007-12-16 12:08:45 · answer #6 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of the 'Jesus Papers', but the "Davinci Code" is a fictional work, the title page describes it as fiction. If the guy that wrote the book said it was fiction-why should anyone desire to believe it?
2007-12-16 12:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Poor Richard 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the writing like you mention are based in the occult.
Due to calendar changes the birth and death of the Lord Yashua could be off by 4 or more years. Based on that info the crucifixion date cannot be 100% accurate.
I don't put any stock in a book of fiction anyway. This includes the 'Left Behind' series as well.
2007-12-16 12:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A good starting for for extra research ....
BUT the old adage of 'don't believe everything you read' is of major importance when doing any type of religious research. Always check for sources and the bias of the author - especially on the web!!
2007-12-16 12:20:58 · answer #9 · answered by Joh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always found things about religions interesting, but I don't take alot of stock in them. The same goes for the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot.
2007-12-16 12:03:12 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋