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? - Discussion Forum - Artos Academy (BETA)

Christian Learning Center › Forums › Discussion Forum › 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?

    Austin replied 2 months, 1 week ago 24 Members · 23 Replies

  • Austin

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    06/05/2024 at 00:10

    Part of the problem is that Dan Brown claims that the novel is based on factual history. However, it is unclear what parts of his novel are fiction and what parts are historical. It is historical in that DaVinci, Newton, Jesus, Constantine, the Knights Templar, etc. are all real historical people and organizations. So the reader is left, if they even think to try to separate fact and fiction, deciphering what Dan Brown intended to be part of his entertaining novel and which part it in fact truth. Additionally, if people are told something is true, they tend to believe it. Especially if it is something the fits into their worldview. For non-Christians, “truth” that the bible was put together by a human emperor, deleting manuscripts that claim Jesus was just a man, adds support to their reasons for not believing in the truth of Jesus Christ as God.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    03/24/2024 at 12:37

    Humans are like sheep, we need a shepherd and because of this we are easily led astray by doubt. The Da Vinci Code creates doubt in the origins of the Bible. When people haven’t studied the Bible and historical events they are easily led astray. It can easier often to believe a lie than the truth, if one does not research or seach for it. The Bible is God Breathed and alive, as I have expierenced myself can be proven.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    10/14/2023 at 19:52

    One of the challenges is that it assumes that the Gnostic Gospels, (which we know as later, man generated false gospels) are true… He is referencing some early documents which the early Gnostic writers claimed were true… and Mr. Brown believes their claims… so he is right in that SOME of his information comes from historic research… The Gnostic gospels were FALSE then, are still false…but historical fiction.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    08/19/2023 at 17:47

    Some choose to believe anything but the truth.

  • Austin

    Administrator
    08/02/2023 at 15:00

    The Bible is the truth inspired by the Holy Spirit. The author indicates that he has historical facts from professors to support his account. Based on that, most people will believe what is written to be true. Some people don’t want to take the time to dive deeper to get a better understanding of the truth.

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