• Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code

  • By: Bart D. Ehrman
  • Narrated by: Bart D. Ehrman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (287 ratings)

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Publisher's summary

Dan Brown's immensely popular New York Times best-selling The Da Vinci Code is one of the most successful books of recent history. It has captivated millions the world over with its enthralling suspense and its provocative questions about the true nature of Jesus' life.

But is there any truth to this clever work of fiction? Brown makes the extraordinary claim that all the historical information in his book is factually true. Historian Bart D. Ehrman, an authority on Jesus and the early Church, reveals that Brown's book is actually riddled with historical errors. In witty fashion, Ehrman separates fact from fiction, delivering the truth behind the code.

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"His is a documentary approach, avoiding speculation and theory. This tone distinguishes the book from many other responses to Brown's novel that uphold a particular theological agenda....This is a very readable treatment of some difficult themes." (Publishers Weekly)

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Sanctimonious Author

The author may be a subject matter expert on Christianity, but he missed the classes for all other religions, The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi library.

He also seems to have a deep rooted hatred for fictional writing.

I have not read nor watched any of Dan Brown’s work, so I was hoping this book might be more explanatory rather than sanctimonious babble by someone who believes Christianity IS and has always been as it’s been written.

The author also would have us believe everyone in the past was illiterate, including Jesus!

Don’t waste your time with this book unless you’ve drank the Christianity tea.

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Good explanation of Da Vinci Code

Was a good explanation of Da Vinci Code with what was to me explanations I have heard in other books. But it was good in that it debunked many of the things in the book that I thought might have a hint on being correct but were actually fabrications for the books narative.

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Great refresher

The best way to dispute truth from fiction is to always look at something critically with no skin in the game. Although I am a devout Catholic Christian, I have done extensive biblical study and found this book relevant and on point. The parts of history where I feel faith is left to determine are kept there for the reader to ponder, but the truth is Dan Brown's claims are clearly laid out for what they are.

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Ehrman isa classy guy

Bart Ehrman manages to dispute the facts of The Da Vinci Code in the most respectful way possible. He enjoyed reading the Da Vinci Code, but wants to set the record straight so that people don't get their facts from a work of fiction. Plus, as usual you get the usual spate of valuable insight concerning biblical history.

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Bart D. Ehrman is brilliant!

Bart D. Ehrman is brilliant. This book was not only captivating, but invigorating to my ears. A must listen to anyone intrested in the historical Jesus.

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