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More on that “FACT” page
A friend has pointed out that there has been what might be called “rolling revision” of the The Da Vinci Code “FACT” page. The incremental changes are fairly subtle but interesting.
The statements all come from Dan Brown’s website. (http://www.danbrown.com/novels/davinci_code/faqs.html)
8/28/03
HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS BASED ON FACT?
All of it. The paintings, locations, historical documents, and organizations described in the novel all exist. Photos of the paintings and locations can be viewed in art books or on my website.
1/17/04
HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS BASED ON FACT?
The paintings, locations, historical documents, and organizations described in the novel all exist. Photos of the paintings and locations can be viewed in art books or on my website.
5/11/04
HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS TRUE?
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. My hope in 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.
Current (1/30/06)
HOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS TRUE?
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. My hope in 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.
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He would do better to copy and paste the standard disclaimer at the end of movie credits:” All persons and incidents portrayed here….”
Ok, think about it… do you seriously think that Jesus would have an affair?? I mean his mom was a virgin and she had him. He is the son of god and the Lamb. NO!! He did NOT ever sleep with her. look in your bibles! All you have to do is read a bible. It will tell you EXACTLY what happened at the last supper.
NOT ONE BIT OF THIS STUFF IS TRUE! Please dont belive it!
NOT ONE BIT OF THIS STUFF IS TRUE! Please dont belive it!
NOT ONE BIT OF THIS STUFF IS TRUE! Please dont belive it!
This book obviously is a work of fiction, however all the paintings, information backing the plot, and locations all exist. The only true controversy behind this book comes from individual faith. No doubt catholics may be challenged by this book and even offended that such concepts should be so wide spread and talked about. The underlying fact is that there is no real evidence to disprove the Priory theory nor conclusive evidence to prove it. Again the question of faith. Ultimately it comes down to whether you are a scientific person who likes to believe that everything in nature and history has an explanation with variations of dedication; or you are more religiously based and simply have the faith to believe what you read in the bible or have preached to you. I’ll let you decide for yourself.
i say as being a christian!! we have 2 base our oppions on facts which no one has !!! so no one can really comment on what is true and what is not true!! though the bible tells us a different story about God. we could still accept other people oppions about any belief. as long as we belive in a god and is fearful of him we can do all things.
to all those christians out there that are complaining about the book, just suck it up, its only a theory just like your religion. Many people dont beleive in your religion, so are u going to target them and tell them that they are idiots? Obviously not, so stop being ignorant and open up your minds to science
Your kidding… All of you people are basing all of your thoughts of this book being wrong based off of the bible. Well the bible is also a book (novel) and is thus also a work of fiction. So the Da Vinci code is as real as the bible.
The most ridiculous errors of the Da Vinci Code are not regarding matters in the Bible – obviously, those who do not believe that the Christian scriptures are inspired by God will not consider those things to be true – but rather historical facts. The emperor Constantine is not a biblical figure. You don’t have to take him on faith. The Knights Templar were not biblical figures either. Neither was Leonardo da Vinci. The Council of Nicea does not appear in the Bible. About all these matters – and many more – the Da Vinci Code spouts utter nonsense, and it has nothing to do with whether you accept the Christian faith. All you need is a brain.
The Da Vinci Code is, indeed, only a novel. And if everyone had kept that in mind, then this blog would never have existed. Unfortunately, many people took some parts of the novel seriously, and so some clarification was necessary.
the FACTS are true. the speculation? who knows.
as time flows on, erasing here and constructing there, the bible is a pillar in time. all that Christ thought we needed to know was put in the bible. it doesn’t much matter whether Christ had a relationship or not. all that matters is that one man lived perfectly. one man stood against many, where others failed and faltered. even if the bible were to be completely erased, all we would need to divine our way to salvation and a christ-like life is the knowledge that one man was perfect, forgave all, and atoned for our sins.
if we follow Christ’s example in all aspects of our life, are accepting, yet hold our ground in our own beliefs. if we are forgiving, yet wise in whom we trust. if we are humble, yet know when to make a stand. and if we outreach to the fallen, yet know when one can stand on their own. and if we do our best and honest best, which is all God asks, then we will be saved.
i think the book is so interesting that you can¬¥t stop reading. it¬¥s all fiction but isn¬¥t it funny that you can find the things in the book in the real pictures? and why shouldn¬¥t jesus had an affair? he was a man! many say that the bible says other things that are true…but could them tell me how they know that the bible isn¬¥t a fantasy story? i think we¬¥ll never see the true…but the book will be good ever!
I am a Christian, and I’ll be one of many that think that most Christains are to closed minded.
you’re righe, Jesus wouldn’t have an affair. but it’s not an affair if he got married! and what makes averyone think God has to tell everyone everything in one book! don’t you think that’s too easy? I think God wants us to seek the trueth not hand it to us. what do you think humans would do to the bloodline of Christ if they all knew about them? Look at what happend to the jews!
listen up. why can’t it be true? the facts are there! just becuase you’ve been lied to since birth doesn’t mean you should live in denial! wake up!
i belive it is all true because all the facts are there and whether jesus was married or had an affair why dose he need to announce it. if you had a affair would you go and announce it to everyone ?? and if he was married he might of wanted to keep that to himself, mary and a few close onse because he probly knew the fate he was going to come to and would not want to put the mother of his child in jeperdy, it was probly not mentioned by the deciples because they are diceples and do what jesus says if he did not want to mention anything they wouldnt. alot of people need to get over ther strong belife that nothing can be explained, like in the picture of the last supper people are saying that the woman on the right side of jesus is john when it is obviosly not it is to femanime to be john, jesus placed her at the righ of him in the center meaning she is the second most important person there. and if you have watched the davinci code or done it yourself when you put mary next to jesus on the otherside it is obviouse the emotional to eachouther and he is saying something to her so it is up to people to belive it or not all i can say is i belive there is a blood decendent of jesus christ living today somewhere out there.
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you guys are stupid. This book may have some fact in it (like knife in the last supper painting) but the rest is nonsense. You will probably think it is fact. You are beyond help. I hope the gowvernment finds you before you hurt someone over a book.
Well I guess Dan Brown achieved much here. haha Hes got everyone questoning everything.
Guess its human nature “we’re never satisfied with what we have” until of course we lose it.
I for one couldnt put the book down. So what does that make me huh, JUST ANOTHER PERSON READING A NOVEL.
i think that the images in the book and a lot of what was said was true, Dan Brown states that in the beginning. i find it interesting that christians are so quick to have riots and get in an uproar when someone states that what they believe is not necessarily what others do. i don’t think atheists, agnostics, wiccans, pagans or whatever else there is through a fit or rioted when “passion of the christ” or any other christian movie came out. could it be that maybe they doubt in there own beliefs a little and when someone hold up a mirror or a magnifying glass to them and forces them to look at things from a different view that makes a little bit more sense than an invisible man in the sky theory, they become scared and defensive. like any other animal that is cornered, don‚Äôt be offended by there behavior, if they are close minded enough to not want to look other options then they deserve to get angry. i think that in order to know your own views you need to know what the ‚Äúenemy‚Äôs‚Äù views are, that will make your argument much stronger.
this book was amazing…i am so very curious as to what is real and what is not, my other says not to believe in what the story is telling but lately i find myself more and more interested in who the holy grail is…
The book is great. I’ve read it 2 times, and seen the movie (which does nothing to the book) I am a Christian, yet I find alot of what is said in this book to be accurate. Why would Da Vinci make that painting on the last supper with a woman in it? Thus, the space in between them creating a “cup” shape, or the “V” shape going to the sacred feminine? Dan brown is a very knowledgeable person. If you haven’t read ANGELS AND DEMONS yet, pick it up. That book blew this one away, and in my opinion it’s a more accurate book. Ask yourselves this. Do you believe in Adam and Eve (without the proof except some book “written” by “disciples” 2 thousand years ago) Or.. are you going to believe scientific studies that are loaded with proof and testing. In Angels and Demons, Dan Brown went another way with it. He wrote about Science and Regligion (Christianity) coinciding with one another. A basic Science proving there was a higher power. You just call him “God”
Again, great book. Can’t you all just read a book and enjoy it instead of trying to rake the name of the person who wrote it? You read the bible, yet you don’t criticize it. Why not? You need to have an open mind when reading the bible, the same when reading a book like The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons.
Vote – Dan Brown
I think to be thruthful that everyone is overreacting about this damn book. This author didn’t make this for peoples’ careless comments, he made it for a reason. Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is, wipe your ass with it, enjoy the damn book, and keep it to yourself! Rather for joy or satisfaction, or truth or theory. What matters is it’s hear it makes sense, you don’t have to believe it. Just deal with it. Saying things isn’t going to un-publish it. It’s just a waste of breath!
i read ” exploring the da vinci code ” and totally depict the da vinci code to be 20% true.
nana i think jesus is aliens . why? . probably god is alien. why?. just simple everything so uncounterable like universe.
human is still unable to reach the universe because incapability. how big the universe there are another creature that more strength and more more than us in everything. and named them selft as GOD for u or me….. do u thought u lived alone here alone in this universe….
or maybe no not…..
hey…….. you are just ignorants ..all of you who are againts..the bible…even thou.. you don’t belive in the bible// how can you belive in the da vinci code .. if the author of the book himself..said ,the book was not true// how can you say everithing in the book is true..if confes in an interview ..thar his book was a fake..
Perhaps some of you need to re-read this book, some of you maybe need to actually read it first before you even comment. This novel isn’t saying that there is no God, and it’s not saying that Jesus didn’t exist. It’s just providing a counter viewpoint based in real historical texts, paintings, and events, that perhaps the bible is not as accurate or complete as most think. The bible isn’t some book that God just magically produced and man picked it up and said “thanks” it is a historical compilation of inspiring stories and ideas, that “can” be a good basis for life and relationships. All religions have ancient text and/or history, but they can’t all be from god. Who is to say the other is wrong? One thing is for certain God probably wouldn’t want anyone to follow something blindly. also, someone made the comment of being fearful of God. Why should I fear God? You fear tyrants. God should be embraced with love and comfort, not fear! There is a quote that says “Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” I fear evil, not God. God I embrace! I am not telling you what to believe in, that is your choice. God gave us free will, that includes thought. Anytime you do not use it is a shame. The devil would want us to live in ignorance because it would suit him best. Don’t believe everything you hear. Religion shouldn’t be an easy decision. Life is all about struggle and duality. Good and evil, heaven and hell, satan and God. The right answer is not easy to find otherwise everyone would do it without hesitation. one thing is certain that ignorance and arrogance are not the work of God. Those who claim to be of him should be mindful of that.
Let me leave you with a thought. If the bible was such a perfect text, would we even be having this conversation.
anonmo.. latina, that is not true. He said the book is based in fact, but the characters and situations are fiction. Do not make judgments of others ignorance when you can not disprove your own.
The book was awesome! As soon as the movie came out i went to see it. Well if the bible is so true then, why do they (whoever) keep editing it? Why is there a need to be edited? Changes made till now. Doesnt make sense. And if jesus is the son of god, why dont just pray to god then. Why jesus.
The book wasn’t intended to be a ‘bash’ at christianity. It was just intended to provoke thought in the reader, as Dan Brown himself stated :- “each individual reader must explore these characters‚Äô viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations” Personally, I love films and fiction like that, with a deep meaning that makes you question, and think. The whole thing is based on interpretations of facts, and theories. In all probablilty the existence of the ‘holy grail’ or sang real (holy bloodline) is debateable, but there is a certain romance in century-old secrets and mysteries that make you want to believe that it’s true.
“there is no such thing as perfect truth, only assumptions based on facts”
The important is that “Everything can exist unless the contrary is proved” ! This book IS work of fiction, but it express the opinion of the author, and his conclusions over the religion stuff he studied. It is NOT an “anti-christian” book, and must not be taken for that. And let’s NOT forget a recent discovery that the Pope tried to prohibit : the book of Judas. This means the current Bible is NOT complete… maybe it was before. But no one can prove it, nor the contrary.
Some one, I am a little confused as to what you think the Bible is. the Bible is not a collection of all ancient literature concerning God or Jesus. The Bible is a collection of books canonized by the council of nicea in like 300 A.D. the council had strict guidelines for deciding what books were or were not included. Authorship was one of the most important deciding factors especially concerning the gospels. They had to be eyewitness accounts or at least have close access to personal testimony of an eyewitness (like the gospel of Mark). It had to be written in close proximity to the actual life of Jesus. It had to be historically viable, you couldn’t just claim old thing was true. If the majority of the scholars thought that the book not correct it was not included. Thus the gospel of Judah was probably not forgotten in these tests. If it was not accepted it was probably because it was not written by Judas (obviously he could not record his own death) and it probably wasn’t written with and proximity to Jesus’ actual life. It was also probably wildly incorrect. So in conclusion the Bible is complete regardless of the existence of the gnostic gospels. P.S. sorry for any misspellings I trust we are all mature enough to not throw a way my points because I type to fast for my mind to keep up.
i dont care what people think, ive belived this thoery longer than the book has been published. i belive it, some of u dont… i dont care u belive what u belive. end of story…i accept that
FAITH isn’t based on fact, just what you believe. If you believe the Da vinci Code, then you have FAITH in the author. And really, people, quit using “u” instead of “you” and “2″ instead of “to/too”, it makes you sound more of an idiot than conflicting beliefs ever could.
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Oh my gosh people! The BOOK IS FICTION! It was PUBLISHED AS FICTION. IT SAYS RIGHT INSIDE ” THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION”.So guess what…..it’s FICTION. EVEN 10 YEAR OLDS KNOW WHAT FICTION IS. IT MEANS ITS NOT REAL. GET OVER IT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i am a catholic and i completey agree that the Da Vinci code is false. i have know idea why everyone is getting so worked up over somthing that is COMPLETLEY FALSE. some one accused the bible of being fiction wich is also completley FALSE so get ur pants unbunched and just agree with the majority that the Da Vinci code is completley false. THIS NOVEL WAS PUBLISHED AS FICTION.