The Da Vinci Code calls into question many historical events as well as the testimony of the New Covenant (New Testament) writings. The claim of conspiracy and cover up regarding Yeshua and his followers will continue to capture many hearts and minds. While doubtlessly we will continue to hear from countless experts debating the validity of the Code's claims, I wonder how many will refer to what is the irrefutable response to all such theories.
The real antidote to the Da Vinci Code is the Tenach (Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament). The Tenach, which was completed centuries before Yeshua came on the scene is our objective standard of truth and reality, It is in this collection of writings Yeshua's birthplace (Micah 5), his divine origins (Isaiah 7, Isaiah 9, Psalm 2, Proverbs 30), the time of his coming (Daniel 9) his death (Genesis 3, Isaiah 53, Zechariah 12, Psalm 22), and his resurrection (Isaiah 53, Psalm 16).
While having a good understanding of history is helpful, history is not what provides us with our foundation of faith. God spent centuries preparing the world for the coming of the Messiah through the people of Israel as recorded in the Tenach. Our understanding of who he is and what he did for us is wholly dependant what was already establish prior to his coming.
As for the New Covenant writings, even though they are the most reliable documents of the ancient world, their reliability is dependent on their being the fulfillment of the Tenach. It is the Tenach upon which the truth of the New Testament depends.
Let people argue about conspiracies and cover-up. If we want to stand against attacks on God's truth, we must be grounded in the Scriptures.
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Very well written and informative. I so hope any that are searching because of the movie/book, that they will find this blog.
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