This document discusses two controversial novels: The Da Vinci Code and The Satanic Verses. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown presents the theory that Jesus Christ married Mary Magdalene. The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie was criticized for its portrayal of passages from the Quran and blaspheming the Prophet Muhammad. Both novels caused controversy by questioning aspects of religion and challenging historic accounts. The document examines the elements of each novel that were controversial and the different historical sources used in the debates around the novels.