DA VINCI CODE: FACT OR FICTION???

Richard's quote of the month:

"Q: How much of this novel is based on fact?

Dan Brown: All of it. The paintings, locations, historical documents, and organizations described in the novel all exist." (mmm...ok)


Hi everyone,

Firstly, sorry for the lack of activity on our blog. Things have been hectic but still that is no excuse. Ok, so one of the big events in Paris over the past month has been the release of the film 'Da Vinci Code' starring Tom Hanks and Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou). I'm sure that most of you have read the book (who hasn't?). If you haven't then buy it, it's a great read! Anyway, Richard's home church St. Michaels and other churches in Paris seized upon the opportunity to reveal the facts (historical, as well as theological) behind what Dan Brown proposes (expressed through his character Leigh Teabing). The week of the film's release saw the distribution of 10,000 fliers inviting people to hear the 'fact' concerning the 'fiction' presented by two leading theologians in fitting venues such as La Madeleine.

We have both read the book and seen the film and, as fascinating as the drama and philosophy may appear, be aware that Dan Brown's work has next to no root in history. Secular as well as Christian scholars agree that his controversial proposal regarding Christianity is false. It was also great to see that at the end of the conferences, as the fact about who Christ is was revealed, some people prayed to receive Him as their Saviour!