Is 'The Da Vinci Code based on historical fact?

Is 'The Da Vinci Code based on historical fact?
I'm asking because I was terribly dissapointed when I saw this documentary on the History Channel that says that all that thing about the Priory of Sion was made up by a man in the 50s. So settle it for me. Is it true or a bunch of B.S.? Same question goes for 'Angels And Demons' about the Illuminati.
Books & Authors - 10 Answers - 2006-04-02 15:40:40

Best Answer
The facts include the Gnostics Gospels, Constantine and the conference in Nicea, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Knights Templar, and so on. The facts are a backdrop for an exciting and thought-provoking piece of fiction. It certainly makes sense, when you consider all the persecution of women and other who didn't share the Catholic beliefs in the bad old days. So I think he put forward a plausible story. Whether any of it is true, is up to you. I think it has a lot of truth in it.

All Answers
Answer 1
parts of it
2006-04-02 15:43:42

Answer 2
It's a good yarn and that's all. It's based on legend and cultural myths. Good though!
2006-04-02 15:44:15

Answer 3
NO! IT IS all BS! there isn't even such thing as studying symbology or symbologist.
2006-04-02 15:44:37

Answer 4
I think much of history, especially that which occured 2000 years ago is debatable. "Facts" will vary between different historians based on education, personal interpretation, and religious back ground. That being said I have never read the Da Vinci Code or seen the documentary, so I have no clue.
2006-04-02 15:45:12

Answer 5
It's B.S.! Angels and demons are real though! So is the Illuminati, but be careful... this sect is WAY too powerful to mess with! (But there's alot of books on them if you must!)
2006-04-02 15:45:44

Answer 6
Its up to you, whether or not you want to believe it.
2006-04-02 15:48:12

Answer 7
The Davinci code is a mixture of conspiracy theory and true historic research. The problem is the author mixes so many different links between organizations, secret societies, and even Davinci himself that it is obviously embellishment. When you search the historical facts that he uses to validate his research it is a mixture of fact and fiction that does not support his story. His story is just that, a good story. Many times he has one fact or truth to prove a really bad conspiracy theory when you really need a culmination of truths to prove what he is saying. The 3 religions that the Davinci code attacks are Christian, Catholic, and Judaism. It is important to understand their point of view on the breakdown because one author seeks to dismantle 3 different religions through one book that is definitely not historically accurate. If you want to see the theological breakdown you can look at one of the following sites: For a Catholic perspective this is a great article: http://www.catholicculture.org/docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=5342 For a Christian perspective this is my favorite article located on this website: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2003/144/52.0.html The Washington Times put out an article that gives the different points of view here: http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040216-121916-6332r.htm
2006-04-02 16:03:06

Answer 8
The book is a work of fiction.
2006-04-02 16:28:29

Answer 9
Most of the hypotheses proposed in the Da Vinci Code are not able to be proven and some are invitingly specious with spurious conclusions. However, it is a very interesting read and it has ignited a great deal of interest in history, travel and religion. Isn't that worth something? Here are some interesting comments regarding the religious aspects of the book: Da Vinci Code Movie on the Way! http://www.ubiquityinternational.com/drtom/2006/01/da-vinci-code-movie-is-on-its-way.htm Da Vinci Code Redux http://www.ubiquityinternational.com/drtom/2006/03/da-vinci-code-redux.htm
2006-04-02 18:37:48

Answer 10
The facts include the Gnostics Gospels, Constantine and the conference in Nicea, the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Knights Templar, and so on. The facts are a backdrop for an exciting and thought-provoking piece of fiction. It certainly makes sense, when you consider all the persecution of women and other who didn't share the Catholic beliefs in the bad old days. So I think he put forward a plausible story. Whether any of it is true, is up to you. I think it has a lot of truth in it.
2006-04-02 19:37:47