- Paperback: 489 pages
- Publisher: Delta (Jan 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385338457
- ISBN-13: 978-0385338455
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 2.8 x 21.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 761,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Is the traditional, accepted view of the life of Christ in some way incomplete?
• Is it possible Christ did not die on the cross?
• Is it possible Jesus was married, a father, and that his bloodline still exists?
• Is it possible that parchments found in the South of France a century ago reveal one of the best-kept secrets of Christendom?
• Is it possible that these parchments contain the very heart of the mystery of the Holy Grail?
According to the authors of this extraordinarily provocative, meticulously researched book, not only are these things possible — they are probably true! so revolutionary, so original, so convincing, that the most faithful Christians will be moved; here is the book that has sparked worldwide controversey.
"Enough to seriously challenge many traditional Christian beliefs, if not alter them."
— Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Like Chariots of the Gods?...the plot has all the elements of an international thriller."
— Newsweek
From the Paperback edition.
• Is it possible Christ did not die on the cross?
• Is it possible Jesus was married, a father, and that his bloodline still exists?
• Is it possible that parchments found in the South of France a century ago reveal one of the best-kept secrets of Christendom?
• Is it possible that these parchments contain the very heart of the mystery of the Holy Grail?
According to the authors of this extraordinarily provocative, meticulously researched book, not only are these things possible — they are probably true! so revolutionary, so original, so convincing, that the most faithful Christians will be moved; here is the book that has sparked worldwide controversey.
"Enough to seriously challenge many traditional Christian beliefs, if not alter them."
— Los Angeles Times Book Review
"Like Chariots of the Gods?...the plot has all the elements of an international thriller."
— Newsweek
From the Paperback edition.
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We believed at first that we were dealing with a strictly local mystery-one confined to a village in the south of France. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
It will come as no surprise to many to find out that I read this book immediately after DVC in a pursuit to find out what it really is all about.
I would heartily recommend this book as a companion piece to aforementioned da Vinci Code but as I say with that book, you must retain an open mind. I am reasonably convinced about large parts of this story, but in my opinion too many assumptions are made by the authors in order to make the story fit their own conclusion, as opposed to the other way around.
Certainly a good, factual (!?) piece, but you may find that it will not satisfy you, thus leading you down the "grail trail" to read more...
I would heartily recommend this book as a companion piece to aforementioned da Vinci Code but as I say with that book, you must retain an open mind. I am reasonably convinced about large parts of this story, but in my opinion too many assumptions are made by the authors in order to make the story fit their own conclusion, as opposed to the other way around.
Certainly a good, factual (!?) piece, but you may find that it will not satisfy you, thus leading you down the "grail trail" to read more...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has recently gained a huge amount of publicity with the court case between the authors and the author of the Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown. I purchased the book on the back of that wave of publicity and having now read both books cannot really see what the court case was all about. The books could not be more different, not withstanding that the Da Vinci Code has no basis in fact and is a figment of the authors imagination. Most of the books written today contain regurgitated information from other books, either factual or fiction.
This book has a basis in fact, although much of it may be the vivid imagination of the authors. To be honest I don't know the answer. The book is both controversial, shocking and deeply moving. It is interesting and thought provoking. Whether you believe the conclusions that the authors come to, is a different matter and one for the individual. Perhaps the authors findings are as plausible an account of the life and times of Jesus as the one generally recognised by the church as true. It is a matter of the individuals faith. It is very difficult, if not impossible to prove anything either way.
I enjoyed reading the book, that is not to say that I agreed with its findings.
This book has a basis in fact, although much of it may be the vivid imagination of the authors. To be honest I don't know the answer. The book is both controversial, shocking and deeply moving. It is interesting and thought provoking. Whether you believe the conclusions that the authors come to, is a different matter and one for the individual. Perhaps the authors findings are as plausible an account of the life and times of Jesus as the one generally recognised by the church as true. It is a matter of the individuals faith. It is very difficult, if not impossible to prove anything either way.
I enjoyed reading the book, that is not to say that I agreed with its findings.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Is it possible that the author of the previous review is a member of Opus Dei? Such blinkered and biting negativity would certainly seem to point in that direction! Either that, or the author prefers to bury his/her head in the sand rather than face up to probable reality.
If you have the courage and intellect to question the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' will, in all probablity, be the most important book you will ever read. Within its pages, Lincoln, Baigant and Leigh offer the intelligent, questioning reader an alternative - and, in all possibility, correct - account of the history of Christianity and the life of the man commonly known as Jesus the Christ.
I will not hint at what conclusions the authors reach. They are highly controversial, to say the least. It suffices to say that if you are the type of person who prefers to know the truth, then 'The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' should be essential reading for you. It will certainly change the way you think forever.
(If you have already read Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code', now's the time to read the real thing!)
Kind regards
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holy blood holy grail
i enjoyed this book,also read a newer version great read very interesting,i even visited the rosslyn chapel in scottland which is named in the book.
Published 18 months ago by eric
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Published on 4 Nov 2009 by N. Garcia
Controversial, To Say the Least
This book has gained a huge amount of publicity with the court case between the authors and the author of the Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by J. Chippindale
The most fascinating story .
If you stick with this book from the first page you will be drawn into the most complex and fascinating stories of all time . Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2005
Enthralling, But fiction none the less.
The Holy Blood, Holy Grail concept is a fascinating one. But the links, especially toward the end of the book, are extremely tenuous. As a "what if? Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2005
Holy Blood Holy Grail
Holy Blood Holy Grail is a tantalizing story that unfolds a mystery that people of all ages have searched for. Read more
Published on 31 July 2005 by Dennis A Hall
The whole thing is A PROSTITUTION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Apart from being blasphemous, this book contains a load of crap - especially in the matter of conclusions drawn.
Two examples should suffice:
Two examples should suffice:
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Published on 30 Jan 2005 by "zoomorph"
The whole thing is A PROSTITUTION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Apart from being blasphemous, this book contains a load of crap - especially in the matter of conclusions drawn.
Two examples should suffice:
Two examples should suffice:
1. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2005 by "zoomorph"
Truth at last
This book delves deep into the heart of christian history, not to mention a massive investigation of the templars, and their shady masters, the priory of sion. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2004 by "jason-c"
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