Dan Brown’s book has some interesting theories that could have some truth in them. Is there any reason why Jesus could not have been married to Mary Magdalene?

If it were a fact that the French monarchs were decendants of Mary and Jesus perhaps the current French Prime Ministers attitude and actions are intented to assert their claim to leadership of the Western branch of Christanity as opposed to American born again Christians.

For one, Brother Levari’s reply echoes, sort of, my initial response to the novel. Actually, it was a good thing that my intro it was in a book-reading club, and when I expressed my dismay at the deceptiveness of the “historical” background, the other readers in the club reminded me that it is, after all, fiction. And as I say above, it’s FICTION from first page to final, including that erroneous “Fact” page. And, Bro. Levari, why should not our Christian fraternity discuss attacks, deliberate or (as I think Brown does) inadvertent, on our faith’s foundations, so that borther may be informed? In this case, that Brown’s novel is fiction without historical foundation. I concluded above that I considered that Brother Raymond had done that, with a minor exception (concerning “King” René himself).

Second, being myself a Freemason (Idaho Lodge No. 1) as well as a Lambda Chi Alpha, I deeply appreciated Brother Weium’s words. I of course knew from my education as an Associate Member that Bro. Jack Mason was a Freemason. And I was High Phi at Epsilon-Gamma Zeta when I did my Masonic degrees. Naturally, I was quite impressed by the many similarities between the two rituals. (Of course, I cannot go into these.) The Bro. Jack Mason connection between L.C.A. and A.F.& A.M. became crystal clear!

Thaks, brethren all of you, for your comments on this topic! May our Lord Jesus Christ bless Lambda Chi Alpha, as the Fraternity’s ritual blessed — and continues to bless — me!

In ZAX,
EG 540

In ZAX,
EG 540 (Glen Alan Graham)
University of Idaho 1976

I enjoyed this article. However, some of the wording could be better written, to strengthen the historical fact that Rene DID NOT have anything to do with the Priory or with occultism. And actually, he was never truly a king (altho’ the brotherhood calls him that).

Todd Levari
High Pi
EKZ @ Drexel University

Very interesting and entertaining piece on an aspect of The DaVinci Code, Dan Brown’s super-best selling novel. One thing that so many people have failed to note is that it is a NOVEL. Your brief article regarding the Priory of Sion’s nonexistence is one more proof that reinforces the obvious conclusion that Dan Brown wrote a work of fiction, not an effort to reveal “truth.” After all, the same Harvard professor went through the same kind of adventures in Angels and Demons, which I think is a better story. Those who believe the final revelation in The DaVinci Code need to realize that it is highly unlikely that such a secret could remain hidden in modern times with our penchant for “leaks.’

It is always well accepted by those of Us who love the Historical Facts.

Thank You so much for giving not only Us as Alums but New Members LXA History!

It seems that one said, History is not in the minds eye, but a repetetive reposatory of life.

Outstanding Article as always!

In ZAX,