The
novel is based on the
controversial premise that there is a
conspiracy within the Roman Catholic Church to
cover up the
true story of Jesus. The novel has helped generate popular interest in speculation
concerning the Holy Grail legend and the role of Mary Magdalene in the
history of Christianity. According to the premise of the novel, the
Vatican knows it is living a lie, but continues to do so to keep itself
in power. Some readers maintain that, though it may make enjoyable reading, the premise that there is a conspiracy within the Roman Catholic Church to cover up the true story of Jesus is not merely controversial but baseless.
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