The novel draws upon certain objects that were once associated with the sacred feminine, although these symbols later became associated with other things. Claims about early biblical history include the eradication of the sacred feminine from history. For example, Carlos Pedretti, one of the world’s leading Da Vinci experts and head of the Leonardo Institute in Florence, Italy, says that the figure next to Jesus in the Last Supper clearly appears to be a woman. Yet others agreed with the image painted by Dan Brown. There were some that said that the ideas presented in the book were preposterous and imaginary. A decade since its publication, it is still subject to vigorous debates about the lives of Jesus and Mary Magdalene, and the Roman Catholic Church itself. The Da Vinci Code was very controversial when first published, and provoked debates about the beginnings of Christianity. Throughout the novel, Langdon discovers the mysteries hidden in Da Vinci’s most influential masterpieces such as the Vitruvian Man, the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. He is told his expertise is needed, along with police cryptographer Sophie Neveu, to help decode cryptic messages to solve the murder. As the novel opens, Langdon is awoken in the middle of the night by an officer of the Parisian Judicial Police and summoned to the Louvre, where a horrific murder has taken place. He is loyal, intelligent, charming and often criticized by his colleagues for being arrogant and a nonbeliever. This veil is revealed by Robert Langdon, a fictional Harvard professor known for his work with symbols and religious icons, caught in the center of a homicide investigation. Throughout the novel, the values of trust, family, and loyalty are strongly emphasized.Īs a philosophical novel, it offers reflections on society and human nature, uncovering a veil which says the power of belief is stronger than the power of truth. It is a reflection on the darkness of human nature, depicting lies and betrayals, political power struggles, selfish actions fueled by pride and fear, and murder.
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