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The Da Vinci Code – Separating Fact From Fiction

  1. Lesson One
    Where Did The Bible Come From? - Part I
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Where Did The Bible Come From? - Part II
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Has The Bible Been Corrupted? - Part I
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Has The Bible Been Corrupted? - Part II
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Was Jesus Just A Man? - Part I
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Was Jesus Just A Man? - Part II
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Three Marys Jesus Loved - Part I
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Three Marys Jesus Loved - Part II
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    1 Assessment
  9. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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Christian Learning Center › Forums › Mart De Haan stated that The Da Vinci Code casts doubt on the reliability of the Bible: “When I first read The Da Vinci Code, I could see immediately why it had been on the New York Times’ bestselling fiction list for some time. It’s a gripping suspense-filled murder mystery, and it’s controversial: it claims a basis in fact that, if believed as presented, would contradict the story line of the Bible and give us a radically different Jesus. One of the main characters, a fictional Harvard professor, lends an upscale air of credibility to [Dan Brown’s] claims that the real truth about the Bible’s origin has been a carefully guarded secret of the church.” Why would those who have not looked into its historical development readily accept allegations against the Bible? What would be a more truthful and appropriate response to these anti-Bible claims?

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    Mart De Haan stated that The Da Vinci Code casts doubt on the reliability of the Bible: “When I first read The Da Vinci Code, I could see immediately why it had been on the New York Times’ bestselling fiction list for some time. It’s a gripping suspense-filled murder mystery, and it’s controversial: it claims a basis in fact that, if believed as presented, would contradict the story line of the Bible and give us a radically different Jesus. One of the main characters, a fictional Harvard professor, lends an upscale air of credibility to [Dan Brown’s] claims that the real truth about the Bible’s origin has been a carefully guarded secret of the church.” Why would those who have not looked into its historical development readily accept allegations against the Bible? What would be a more truthful and appropriate response to these anti-Bible claims?

    Gail Bradley replied 5 months ago 23 Members · 22 Replies

  • Cory Kettleman

    Member
    10/12/2021 at 10:45

    People like mystery. The church hiding a big secret would appeal to the masses. An appropriate response would be to actually read the Bible, study the history of the Bible. This would take away those false claims

  • Stephen Franklin

    Member
    06/28/2021 at 13:12

    People in general are not quick to do their own research and will take the word of a credible source instead. If the author claims that he has backing from professors and that his book is historical, people will take it as is. I think people would be quick to believe Dan Brown due to their sin nature as well. These anti-Bible claims are unfounded pieces of flair for the fictional book and story with the intention of causing a stir. They are false.

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Christian Learning Center › Forums › Richard Abanes said, “First and foremost, The Da Vinci Code is a historical fiction book. It’s primarily for entertainment. ‘It’s a ripping good story’ as one reviewer said, and so people are primarily being entertained by good characters, fast action. But what makes it historical fiction is the story, which is supposedly set against the backdrop of real history, true things that happened. And this is partly why I think it has become so popular. People believe that what the book is talking about actually took place in space and time.” Why is it difficult to separate fact from fiction in a novel that claims to be based on history? What would someone need to do to test the truth claims of a historical novel?

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    Richard Abanes said, “First and foremost, The Da Vinci Code is a historical fiction book. It’s primarily for entertainment. ‘It’s a ripping good story’ as one reviewer said, and so people are primarily being entertained by good characters, fast action. But what makes it historical fiction is the story, which is supposedly set against the backdrop of real history, true things that happened. And this is partly why I think it has become so popular. People believe that what the book is talking about actually took place in space and time.” Why is it difficult to separate fact from fiction in a novel that claims to be based on history? What would someone need to do to test the truth claims of a historical novel?

    Gail Bradley replied 5 months ago 11 Members · 10 Replies

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