The Da Vinci code

About the Book The author researches on how Dan Brow n contorted facts of history to create an exhilarating thriller called The Dan Vinci Code. It analyzes how reason, absurdity, wit, history and myths are awfully blended to attack the basic concepts of Christian religion. While systematically discussing the contradictions and sophistry of Brown. Podimattom narrates why Dan Vinci Code should not be taken seriously, even while Brown continues to be the author of history's biggest best seller. It is a must read for every one who read Brown. It would help them know how Borwn deceived them. This smooth and organized book also will help readers to guide the gullible back to the truth of history. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE. CRACKING THE DA VINCI CODE 1. What is The Da Vinci Code? 2. What is The Da Vinci Code About? 3. What Does Leonardo Da Vinci Have to Do with the Story? 4. Why Should a Catholic be Concerned about the Novel? 5. What are the Major Sources Inspiring the Book? 6. What The Da Vinci Code Claims? 7. Symbolism in Paintings 8. The Reliability of History 9. The Key to The Da Vinci Code's Success 20 CHAPTER TWO. INACCURACIES OF THE DA VINCI CODE 1. Minor Inaccuracies 2. Major Inaccuracies 2.1. Did Christ Many Mary Magdalene? 33 Refutation of Arguments for the Case for Jesus as a Married Man Arguments for the Case for Jesus as a Single Man 2.2. Is the Bible Man-Made? 2.3. Did Constaniine and the Council of Nicaea Decide on Jesus' Divinity? 2.4. Did Christ Make Mary Magdalene the Leader of the Church? 2.5. Da Vinci Code and Jesus Christ 2.6. Da Vinci Code and Mary Magdalene CHAPTER THREE. SUNDRY DOCTRINES OF THE DA VINCI CODE 1. Did Christianity Borrow from Pagan Mythology? 2. Da Vinci Code and Leonardo da Vinci 3. Did Mary Magdalene Bear Christ's Child? 4. Christ's Royal Bloodline 5. The Sacred Feminine 6. Priory of Sion 7. The Knights Templar 8. The Holy Grail 9. Da Vinci Code and Opus Dei 10. Did the Church Persecute Women? 11. What Were the Early Christians Like? CONCLUSION Appendix. A Spectrum of Reactions to The Da Vinci Code BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTES About the Author Dr. Felix Podimattani is one of the best-known moral theologians in India and outside. Besides his full time job as a professor, he finds time to write books at an amazing rate. He has authored 65 books. He knows how to communicate systematically and logically the intricacies of ethics: has a wise word shedding new light on contemporary problems. Besides his Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Mysore, he holds a Licentiate in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University. Rome, and subsequently a Doctorate in Moral Theology from the Alphosian Academy. Rome, His post-doctoral studies were pursued in Washington, DC, U.S.A. At Present he is professor of moral theology at St. Francis Theological College, Kottayam.