From the Last Supper to the Da Vinci Code - Why is the enduring myth of The Holy Grail the world’s most captivating story? The Holy Grail stories possess a mysterious power that has seized the human imagination for centuries. They tell of a great secret finally revealed, of a hidden mystery that satisfies our deepest longings. Writers, poets, artists, composers, and filmmakers have pursued the Grail for 1700 years. This great quest drives the legends of King Arthur, propels Indiana Jones’ greatest adventure, and keeps us turning the pages of The Da Vinci Code . These tales of a quest and of miracles, of Honor and betrayal, sacrifice and sensuality have captivated humankind thoroughly and for over 300 years. They are profound meditations on the human condition, showing human beings at their most heroic as well as at their vilest, and pointing us toward god’s remedy for what ails us. The Grand Code is a literary and theological detective story, a mystery story that ends where the Grail legends begin - in the room where Jesus gathered his closest friends for the last time, spoke blessed words, broke bread, and shared a sacred cup.