Novel ‘Da Vinci Code’ Yanked From Shelves

LEBANON

Deeming its contents insulting to Christianity, Lebanese authorities banned “The Da Vinci Code,” a novel that has drawn harsh criticism -- and millions of readers -- with its depiction of Jesus Christ marrying Mary Magdalene and fathering a child.

U.S. author Dan Brown’s thriller was pulled off shelves on orders of the General Security Department. It has been a success in Lebanon, 35% of whose 3.5 million people are Christian.