Research Paper On The Da Vinci Code

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Is The Da Vinci code real or is it all a made up story to test one’s faith? The Da Vinci
Code is know as finding the true meaning of the Holy Grail and how Mary Magdalene’s life played in the role of Christianity. When talking about The Da Vinci Code, we could say that we are talking about a conspiracy. There are usually two different sides to this story. There is the
Biblical Archaeology opinions and the Catholic Church’s opinion.
The Catholics View
When speaking about The Da Vinci Code, Catholics get very touchy about the topic. In my research, according to Catholic Documents, “ Catholics should be concerned about the book because it not only misrepresents their Church as a murderous institution but also implies that the
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The views of the church is very different than the
Biblical Archaeology views. The following paragraph will include some differences in opinions.
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The Biblical Archaeology View
The Biblical Archaeologist believe, “According to the film, the Holy Grail isn’t a cup as many believe, it is a person. And no ordinary person, but the women who for centuries the catholic church branded a prostitute; Mary Magdalene”(Nelson). as said in Discovery Channels video “The Da Vinci Code: The True Story.” Mary Magdalene was known for many things. The
Biblical Archaeologist facts differ from the catholic views.
Mary Magdalene was known as one of Jesus favorite disciples. Most Biblical
Archaeologist believed that she was married to Jesus. Leana Brown from Discovery Channel states that “In the Gospel of Philip, he states that Jesus and Mary were often companions and he often kissed her on the mouth and he regarded her as his bride” (Nelson). Many scholars have also argued that Jesus and Mary’s relationship was not physical, it was more on a spiritual level.
But a papyrus was found, it included only 33 words, and the sentence that stood out the most