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(More customer reviews)I just finished reading "The Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code" by Abanes and LOVED it (for reasons I will explain).
But first, and this is hysterical-ABANES INSERTED A CODE INTO THE INTRODUCTION OF HIS BOOK. I couldn't believe it until I noticed certain letters that seemed to make words. And, as I continued to piece together the letters, sure enough, it all created a sentence with a message for readers. I won't spoil it for anyone, but it's there as plain as any code can be. You have GOT to try to figure it out. Way to go Abanes. This shows, at least to me, that Abanes has a sense of humor and is keeping all of this in perspective.
Now, on to the serious critique. Abanes shows in his very concise, fun-to-read, and highly informative book that Dan Brown, for all of the PR on his novel, is not only not a scholar, but actually seems to have deliberately misrepresented key historical documents and historical events. This is shown beyond debate.
One example, is how Abanes pulls two quotes from Brown's novel where a character quotes Leonardo Da Vinci's scathing words supposedly about the Bible (see Da Vinci Code, p. 231). Abanes, however, actually tracked down these citations and shows that in their context they have NOTHING to do with the Bible!!!! There is no way Brown could not have known that Leonardo was not talking about the Bible. It is very clear from the writings.
This is only one example of how the research in this book is phenomenal. I encourage everyone who wants to get into this type of fun stuff to get Abanes' book. I am very, very impressed.
As much as Brown's fans and critics of books like this one from Abanes are screaming about how ridiculous it is that anyone would be troubled about a work of fiction, Abanes smartly documents places where Dan Brown is saying that what he wrote is absolutely true (p. 9). I'd love to see Brown and Abanes in a debate. Now that would be fun.
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Nationally recognized researcher Richard Abanes, author of HarryPotter and the Bible, looks at three of the most fascinating people inhistory: Jesus Christ, Mary Magdalene, and Leonardo Da Vinci. Based onhis extensive research, Abanes explores the answers to many of thequestions that Dan Brown's fictional thriller, The Da Vinci Code,raisesThe Truth About the Da Vinci Code by bestselling author RichardAbanes is a user-friendly and easy-to-understood reference source foranyone wanting to make an informed decision about the claims made inDan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Unlike other books that may appear inresponse to Brown's riveting novel, Abanes' book will be concise(96-pages), inexpensive, and formated in such as way as to helpChristians and non-Christians alike find the facts they need in orderto form their own conclusions about the contents of Brown's volume.Each chapter of The Truth About the Da Vinci Code includes a shortintroductory section so readers can gain a greater understanding ofthe issues, then immediately provide a point/counter-point segmentthat details some of the most fascinating and controversial statementscontained Dan Brown's book. Using this format will enable readers tofind quick answers to some of their most pressing questions: DoesBrown's novel accurately present history in general? Is it true thatJesus was married? Was Mary Magdalene supposed to take over the churchas Christ's successor? What is the Holy Grail? Who were the KnightsTemplar? How did the secretive Priory of Sion come into existence? Canthe Bible be trusted? What are the Lost Gospels? Was Christianitybuilt upon "the greatest cover-up in human history"?Using his expertise in the area of fringe religious groups,mythology, and occult literature, Abanes provides a fascinating answerto what so many reviewers have been saying about Dan Brown's The DaVinci Code -- i.e., it is all based on verifiable facts and documentedevents in history. If you, too, feel this way, then The Truth Aboutthe Da Vinci Code is the next book you must read. It might just changeyour mind. It will, at the very least, give you a lot to think about.Join Richard Abanes as he "de-codes" one of the mostcontroversial novels of our time and goes behind the scenes toseparate fact from fiction. This is a quick reference guide for allreaders. And the documentation is impeccable.
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