Even though artist Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa many hundreds of years before Hollywood prankster Rory Emerald was even around. Nevertheless, do you think Leonardo da Vinci had Rory Emerald in his thoughts or mind clairvoyantly when he created his masterpiece the Mona Lisa or for that matter The Last Supper? Do you think Leonardo da Vinci was psychically connected with Rory Emerald even before Rory was even born? Don't you think the similarities between Mona Lisa & Rory Emerald are remarkable? I heard that author Dan Brown who wrote The Da Vinci Code was planning on writing a second version of "The Code" and focussing it entirely around Rory Emerald. Dan Brown only emits this link very subtly in his first version of The Da Vinci Code. I thought about this comparison between Leonardo & Rory before The Da Vinci Code was even published or Dan Brown even knew he was a writer. What do you think? What do you think Leonardo da Vinci was tapping into when he was thinking about Rory?
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What a fascinating observation. When I read Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, I remember thinking about this unusual connection between painter Leonardo da Vinci and hoaxster Rory Emerald too. I think author Dan Brown or perhaps another writer is definitely planning on publishing something about this. I have seen questions and answers under religion & spirituality about Rory Emerald before. Leonardo was psychically connected with Rory in some bizarre way. There are tons of stories about Leonardo and Rory all over the internet. What is going on? (great question, you got me interested!)
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I just checked out the Gospel of Judas the other day @ the local B&N. Wow. It felt like a part of history jumping into my hands.\n\nKnowing what Judas was to become; reading what depictions he'd written of Jesus; the pieces of text felt so raw with emotion. They felt so real. Knowing the ending of the story of course, did make some of the pre-betrayal friendliness tough to swallow.\n\nThis brought me to the realization that these newer books need to be included, don't they? I haven't asked my priest at church, but a newer version has to be in the works.\n\nForget about red tape, just order the entries and publish the thing.\n\nWith the Da Vinci Code getting more publicity than the Dead Sea Scrolls, now'd be a pretty good time to release a newer, fuller edition of The Bible.\n\nThanks for answering my last question,\n\n-Justin
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The book concerns the attempts of Robert Langdon, Professor of Religious Symbology at Harvard University, to solve the murder of renowned curator Jacques Saunière of the Louvre Museum in Paris. \n\nThe title of the novel refers, among other things, to the fact that Saunière's body is found in the Denon Wing of the Louvre naked and posed like Leonardo da Vinci's famous drawing, the Vitruvian Man, with a cryptic message written beside his body and a Pentagram drawn on his stomach in his own blood. The interpretation of hidden messages inside Leonardo's famous works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, figure prominently in the solution to the mystery.\n\n\nThe main conflict in the novel revolves around the solution to two mysteries:\n\n    * What secret was Saunière protecting that led to his murder?\n\n    * Who is the mastermind behind his murder?\n\nThe novel has several concurrent storylines that follow different characters. Eventually all the storylines are brought together and resolved with the denouement.\n\nThe unravelling of the mystery requires the solution to a series of brain-teasers, including anagrams and number puzzles. The solution itself is found to be intimately connected with the possible location of the Holy Grail and to a mysterious society called the Priory of Sion, as well as to the Knights Templar. The story also involves a fictional rendition of the Catholic organization Opus Dei.
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First and foremost of all, the "DaVinci Code" is a work of fiction; however, within its pages it contains informations based on historical facts and/or theories.  Now, as to the question asked:\n\nThis is a very grave matter to be discussed because, the very core of this topic can very well destroy, not only the Roman Catholic Church but also, the whole Christianity.  Still, one cannot deny the fact that, the "what-if" can be very possible.\n\nThere are things which were not clear about Jesus as presented in the Christian Bible, and that part is what made people starting to ask these "what-if" questions.  The Bible did state that, Jesus "loved" Mary Magdalene more than his followers; thus, what is meant by this "love"?  Indeed, a very likely hint, isn't it?\n\nSo, what we are left are two choices:\n\n- Stand firm in the Christian Faith and, consider this "DaVinci Code" as just another nonsense.\n\n- Venture beyond the "point of no-return"...
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I like this one I heard about the watch. If you found a watch on a rock in the middle of a field, how do you know someone made it? If you are like most these days, you'd point to the manufacturing mark on the back (or inside the cover if it was a pocket watch). So, how do you find proof of God or the Mother Goddess? If she is a creator wouldn't she continue to create? What on earth continues to create through a means which they really don't fully control? Life of course. So, we ourselves are the watch. Now what about ourselves proves that there must be an intelligent creator? Maybe our own intelligence (or lack there of at this moment in history) and maybe own uncanny ability to 'hear' inner wisdom. This wisdom has led many to extraordinary things. So, I disagree with Carl (Goddess I never thought I'd ever do that) that claiming the existence of Goddess is extraordinary. I have seen her work miracles in countless lives and there is record (yes, verifiable record) of millions more. I think the real miracle of this age isn't in finding Goddess, but in realizing how common she really is. Just as common as every watch still built with a crystal movement. I'm sorry, I think it is a small miracle that a tiny quartz crystal would be willing to vibrate that regularly so that we can all keep time.
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I have this video.  It is thought provoking.  Check out the one he (Alex Jones) put out about the Bohemian Grove.  That, too, is a secret sect that many of our presidents have belonged to as well as leaders from all over the world.  As for the Illuminati being a group of "intellectuals," that was said in The DaVinci Code and should not be taken as fact.  It was a wonderful web that Dan Brown weaved.  (I must say, though, I couldn't put that book down, very entertaining.)
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See if you can see the LAST SUPPER CUP in this picture of the last supper...\n\nhttp://impiousdigest.com/last_supper.jpg\n\nALSO I BELIEVE THAT THE LAST SUPPER MAY HAVE LOOKIED LIKE THIS:\n\nThese are Wooden Cups made from Authentic Olive Wood in Jerusalem maybe the same style Jesus used... these cups are  on Auction at Ebay - obviously not the originals hehe...\n\nhttp://i23.ebayimg.com/04/i/04/e5/3f/77_1_b.JPG\n\n\n--------------------\n\nTo asnwer your 2nd Question:\n\nYou had a good response.\n\nWhy did they not put GIFTS at the feet of Jesus?\n\nwell the first answer would be: Obviously he was on a Donkey, it would be hard to put gifts at the feet of someone who was riding a donkey... however, I do imagine they might have put gifts at the rode where Jesus intered. Although the bible does not say anything about it does not mean that it didn't happen...\n\nThe second smart answer would be: They were all too buisy putting Palm Branches down before him...\n\nhere is a thought: Maybe the Gifts were the actual PALM BRANCHES? \n\nMaybe they couldn't afford gifts... hmmmmm?\nMaybe All they could afford were palm branches to lay before him...\n\nJust a thought lol :)\n\nTell your Brother I said - Good thinking, almost stumped me... \n\nthank you,
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Why not?\nDoes the artist always display his work?\nDoes each father "always" explain everything he does when he comes hometo his family?\nWhy is this important to you?
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What if they werent clones? What if it were all the work of the original?\n    I think I would find that far more amusing than random people cloning him
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Hi there,\n\nThe Da Vinci Code is a book by Dan Brown.\nIt is quite fascinating to know that Da Vinci hid clues in his pictures. The book also discusses the story of Jesus and Mary Magdaline. And some fascinating inventions by Da Vinci. It also tells us about a brotherhood who protect these children of Jesus and Mary Magdaline, and also safe-guard the holy-grail. The book is quite interesting and I suggest you read it.\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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"I found Angels and Demons to be too far fetched, what with Langdon falling out of a plane and surviving!! But I suppose it is possible that the Vatican could be breached, since 9/11 it's painfully clear that nowhere is safe."\n\nTrue but if you needed that as evidence then you are to naive. Vatican can be breached but people smart enough to do so would also be smart enough to realize the negitive consequences of doing so.
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Nice article. Carole Mikita always does a decent job or representing the facts.\n\nThis isn't really a big deal. I mean, people have been writing stories about the Mormons as long as they've been around (see Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's collected tales of Sherlock Holmes, especially one very ridiculous story about the Mormons).\n\nYes, several of the early church leaders had strong ties to Freemasonry. I've never been able to figure out exactly what anyone thinks is wrong with Freemasonry, but I probably just don't delve into conspiracy theories enough. Anyway, I just don't really see the connection as anything particularly shocking or disturbing.\n\nAs far as access to the church archives, I think that is a fairly common practice. I believe that if someone has a legitimate curiosity, they'll let just about anyone in to study and research. None of it is a secret, you know. Even the temple goings-on aren't secret. They are sacred, and as Mormons, we prefer not to make all of it public knowledge, because people can be very cruel when they choose to twist things and take them out of context. Nobody wants the things that are so close to their hearts to be trampled on by non-believers, right?\n\nThe symbols on the temple are outside, for everyone to see. There's nothing secret or shameful about early members' ties to masonry. At face value, which is all I've really seen, freemasonry seems like a nice idea to me. Good people doing good things. Now what could be bad about that? I don't know much about the Knights Templar, other than what I learned by watching National Treasure (my favorite movie) and The Da Vinci Code, so I really can't comment much there.\n\nNo worries. Either way, the Lord's work will roll on. :)
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I have not had the opportunity to read the book or see the movie. My son is reading the book and telling me about it. We are both Christians. We believe it is possible that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. The Church, in all its "wisdom," removed many books from the Bible many centuries ago. I think it's a tragedy that they felt they had to do our thinking for us. I am looking forward to reading the book. I believe we are all intelligent enough to decide for ourselves what we believe. The Da Vinci Code is a work of fiction. I'll probably wait to see the movie when it comes out on DVD.
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I just saw a documentory about him on the History Channel. Turns out that he was a great painter, philosopher, also known as the father of rennaisance, who studied the human anatomy in great detail and was able to depict it in his paintings. Mona Lisa and The Last Supper being some of his best art works. And according to the Da Vinci Code, he was also the member of a secret society who played a key role in keeping the secrects about Christ.
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It will be the same, or very similar. Nobody is indispensable. The ideas of Leonardo will eventually proposed by another genius.
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it is a GREAT movie/book i read the book and it is so addicting!! read this interview:\n\nHOW MUCH OF THIS NOVEL IS TRUE?\nThe Da Vinci Code is a novel and therefore a work of fiction. While the book's characters and their actions are obviously not real, the artwork, architecture, documents, and secret rituals depicted in this novel all exist (for example, Leonardo Da Vinci's paintings, the Gnostic Gospels, Hieros Gamos, etc.). These real elements are interpreted and debated by fictional characters. While it is my belief that some of the theories discussed by these characters may have merit, each individual reader must explore these characters' viewpoints and come to his or her own interpretations. My hope in writing this novel was that the story would serve as a catalyst and a springboard for people to discuss the important topics of faith, religion, and history. \n\nBUT DOESN'T THE NOVEL'S "FACT" PAGE CLAIM THAT EVERY SINGLE WORD IN THIS NOVEL IS HISTORICAL FACT?\nIf you read the "FACT" page, you will see it clearly states that the documents, rituals, organization, artwork, and architecture in the novel all exist. The "FACT" page makes no statement whatsoever about any of the ancient theories discussed by fictional characters. Interpreting those ideas is left to the reader. \n\nIS THIS BOOK ANTI-CHRISTIAN?\nNo. This book is not anti-anything. It's a novel. I wrote this story in an effort to explore certain aspects of Christian history that interest me. The vast majority of devout Christians understand this fact and consider The Da Vinci Code an entertaining story that promotes spiritual discussion and debate. Even so, a small but vocal group of individuals has proclaimed the story dangerous, heretical, and anti-Christian. While I regret having offended those individuals, I should mention that priests, nuns, and clergy contact me all the time to thank me for writing the novel. Many church officials are celebrating The Da Vinci Code because it has sparked renewed interest in important topics of faith and Christian history. It is important to remember that a reader does not have to agree with every word in the novel to use the book as a positive catalyst for introspection and exploration of our faith. \n\nWHAT DO YOU THINK OF CLERICAL SCHOLARS ATTEMPTING TO "DISPROVE" THE DA VINCI CODE? \nThe dialogue is wonderful. These authors and I obviously disagree, but the debate that is being generated is a positive powerful force. The more vigorously we debate these topics, the better our understanding of our own spirituality. Controversy and dialogue are healthy for religion as a whole. Religion has only one true enemy--apathy--and passionate debate is a superb antidote. \n\nPARTS OF THE DA VINCI CODE DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE RELIGIOUS GROUP OPUS DEI. HOW DOES OPUS DEI FEEL ABOUT YOUR NOVEL? \nI worked very hard to create a fair and balanced depiction of Opus Dei. Even so, there may be those who are offended by the portrayal. While Opus Dei is a very positive force in the lives of many people, for others, affiliation with Opus Dei has been a profoundly negative experience. Their portrayal in the novel is based on numerous books written about Opus Dei as well as on my own personal interviews with current and former members. \n\nSOME OF THE HISTORY IN THIS NOVEL CONTRADICTS WHAT I LEARNED IN SCHOOL. WHAT SHOULD I BELIEVE?\nSince the beginning of recorded time, history has been written by the "winners" (those societies and belief systems that conquered and survived). Despite an obvious bias in this accounting method, we still measure the "historical accuracy" of a given concept by examining how well it concurs with our existing historical record. Many historians now believe (as do I) that in gauging the historical accuracy of a given concept, we should first ask ourselves a far deeper question: How historically accurate is history itself?\n\nARE YOU
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This is one of the major criticisms of the DaVinci code.  It's been debated ferevently in many ciricles.  \n\nPersonally, my feeling has always been the same as what you said.  It's very weird for Jewish man in his 30s at that time not to be married.  I think Mary Magdelane may have been the wife but it's by no means clear and the keepers of the knowledge won't ever divulge this since it'd imply something about the mortal nature of Jesus.