After nine years investigating the exact location of the ultimate religious icon, the Ark of the Covenant, British researcher and investigative journalist Graham Hancock reveals his status-quo shattering discoveries. Part mystery thriller, part true adventure and part travel book, this gripping piece of historical research challenges society's principal religious preconceptions and takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through ancient history.
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Highly readable (Times )
Hancock's book will probably be as popular as the Raider's film. Added to the Holy Grail excitement of his quest, he has invented a new genre: an intellectual whodunnit by a do-it-yourself sleuth (Guardian )
It should cause widespread discussion and it deserves to (Daily Telegraph )
Hancock's book will probably be as popular as the Raider's film. Added to the Holy Grail excitement of his quest, he has invented a new genre: an intellectual whodunnit by a do-it-yourself sleuth (Guardian )
It should cause widespread discussion and it deserves to (Daily Telegraph )
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A gripping religious historical conspiracy thriller from the bestselling author of investigative history book Fingerprints of the Gods. This controversial book establishes Hancock as a leading voice in the popular genre of religious theory. Perfect for fans of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This book is quite hard to believe, the story of where the Ark of the Covenant rests is surely going to be very contreversial. However, I have lived in Ethiopia and been to all the places that the author mentions and it is true that Ethiopians believe with a passion that the Ark rests in Axum. When I read the book I can take my mind back to Axum, Lailibela and Addis and feel exactly what he feels. I hope that people who read this book take time to imagine the rich history that Ethiopia has and perhaps they will be inspired to go see this beautiful country for themselves and make up their own minds.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By samr1975
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I am a big fan of Graham Hancock's work and particularly this book. In a nutshell Hancock goes on a quest to find the lost Ark of the Covenant. In Indiana Jones style Hancock takes off to Africa and straight into a civil war in Ethiopia! For it is a church in the holy town of Axum, Ethiopia that apparently houses the Ark. Although no one is allowed to see it other than the church's guardian.
Hancock is very thorough in his investigation, outlining how the ark was stolen from the Holy of Holies in Jerusalem and how it eventually ended up in Axum. Along the way he mets native Ethiopian Jews that seem to practice a form of Jewish religion which has not been practiced since the time of the First Temple. Are the ancestors of these people the one's who brought the Ark to Ethiopia??
However, aside from being a well researched and totally plausible book, Hancock also highlights the rich and colorful history of Ethiopia with its religious monuments and temples. This book is a must for all interested in the religious and ancient history.
Hancock is very thorough in his investigation, outlining how the ark was stolen from the Holy of Holies in Jerusalem and how it eventually ended up in Axum. Along the way he mets native Ethiopian Jews that seem to practice a form of Jewish religion which has not been practiced since the time of the First Temple. Are the ancestors of these people the one's who brought the Ark to Ethiopia??
However, aside from being a well researched and totally plausible book, Hancock also highlights the rich and colorful history of Ethiopia with its religious monuments and temples. This book is a must for all interested in the religious and ancient history.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a wonderful, gripping descent into ancient history and biblical myth. Part adventure, part archaeological detective work, the reader can't fail to get sucked in as the author's obsession with his subject carries you along.
The search for the fabled Ark Of The Covenant, in which it is said that Moses placed the Ten Commandments etched upon tablets of stone, takes in a journey through distant lands and the sands of time. The style of writing conveys each step of the journey in vivid and eminently readable detail as you wait for the next clue to emerge from some ancient script or stone carving.
For anyone who has even the slightest interest in biblical stories, the mysteries of the ancient world, or of some of the great figures in history, this book will keep you enthralled.
Meticulously researched, written with verve, gusto, and no little skill, and with a tantalising quest at its core, this is one of the best, and earliest, books in the now saturated alternative archaeology genre. READ IT !!
The search for the fabled Ark Of The Covenant, in which it is said that Moses placed the Ten Commandments etched upon tablets of stone, takes in a journey through distant lands and the sands of time. The style of writing conveys each step of the journey in vivid and eminently readable detail as you wait for the next clue to emerge from some ancient script or stone carving.
For anyone who has even the slightest interest in biblical stories, the mysteries of the ancient world, or of some of the great figures in history, this book will keep you enthralled.
Meticulously researched, written with verve, gusto, and no little skill, and with a tantalising quest at its core, this is one of the best, and earliest, books in the now saturated alternative archaeology genre. READ IT !!
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Excellent research on the Lost Ark of the Covenant!
Graham Hancock's books are a joy to read, he brings to all of us information and ideas like no other. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Dbangsy
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Non-fiction, but reads like a top-rated adventure story.
I've always been interested in the story of the Ark of the Covenant, but I suspect that this book would be a good read even for those with only a marginal curiosity. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Roland
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xmas present
Bought as gift for graham Hancock fan, and he loved it, a good read for anyone who likes to think outside the box!
Published 4 months ago by laura
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The Sign and The Seal
This is a well researched book and gives insights into the Ark of the Covenant housed in Axum in northern Ethiopia. The Ark is in the Chapel of the Church of Mary Zion. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Imliooper
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Would make a great film !
I have been entranced by this book from the beginning, far from a writer travelling so he can write a book, this is an adventure that seems to have crept up on Graham, a mystery... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2010 by Earth Angel
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Fast and loose with the facts, but addictive
Hard on the heels of the Indiana Jones movies (this book was first published in 1992), Graham Hancock sets out on a quest to discover the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant. Read more
Published on 10 April 2010 by N. Young
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...and then what?
Hancock writes crypto-science. Good crypto-science, but crypto-science nonetheless, and while it's interesting, feasible and comes across as well researched I'm not sure of the... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Fraser the Frank Fish
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A fascinating historical investigation
A must-read for anyone interested in the Ark of the Covenant or historical mysteries regarding ancient relics and the origins of religions in general. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Sylvain Tristan
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Difficult To Fault In Any Way.
For people that are looking for a genuine attempt to locate the one true Ark Of The Covenant, one should no look further that this excellent book. Read more
Published on 9 May 2008 by Astore Stargazer
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Brilliant Read!!!
From the time I began to read this book I was hooked. The ideas put forth manage to walk a fine line between improbable and absolutely obvious, and then combine the two in order to... Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2006 by "toddstone2708"
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