The Da Vinci Code | Arne Christensen

Arne Christensen is a writer and editor based in Seattle, Washington. His essay argues that although The Da Vinci Code presents itself as a stridently pro-feminist novel uncovering concealed truths about the Goddess and feminine principles in Christianity, it undermines this presentation by conforming to traditional gender stereotypes in its plotting and characters.

Arne Christensen

Arne Christensen is a writer and editor based in Seattle, Washington. His essay argues that although The Da Vinci Code presents itself as a stridently pro-feminist novel uncovering concealed truths about the Goddess and feminine principles in Christianity, it undermines this presentation by conforming to traditional gender stereotypes in its plotting and characters.

The heart of The Da Vinci Code consists of the assertion that the stories about Jesus propagated by the four Gospels and Christian doctrine are false. Dan Brown...

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