The Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia?
Arctic_Menace @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:58 pm
I have heard many rumours about this and even a few sites. What is your opinion on this? Do you think that the Ark of the Covenant is indeed in Ethiopia?
It is interesting to note that the Ethiopians have repeatedly claimed that the Ark is in their posession, and there is biblical evidence to support this. The Knights Templar knew of this, and so they ventured to Ethiopia, but came up empty handed.
This should be an interesting topic...
Oreo @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:12 pm
I would think that if Ethiopia had such a thing it would have surfaced a long time ago. If they did have or do have such a thing, that might be an answer to a lot of proplems that country has.
Not to mention that greed is a very powerful thing. And I do not think that if such a thing was actually in the posestion of a person or group that they would be able to keep it such a secret.
Arctic_Menace @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:18 pm
They claim to keep teh real Ark hidden away in a temple in Axum. Only a single priest is allowed to see it. They bring out false ones once a year.
You're right, it could be false, but we never know. Ethiopia is a very interesting place culturally and religiously. The Templars actually built churches on their quest in Ethiopia.
Oreo @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:44 pm
HHMmmm, it does make u think. But all those people dying and stuff. Bring out the Ark and your countries problems are forever over. You dont even have to give it to anyone. Just loan it out once in a while.
Kinda a deep subject. I would think that someone would have rated out the temple by now.
Banff @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:49 pm
Oh for pete sake , why would anyone believe it . They were probably sandstone and are crumbled dust .What info is there to support these findings in Ethiopia and in the bible ...sheeeesh I can't believe this !
Tman1 @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 11:13 pm
I used to be interested in many bible mysteries like the Ark (after watching Indiana Jones) the Holy Grail, the Shroud of Turin,Noahs Ark, etc but as a historian, its complete crap and no longer holds any interest because I know they aren't true and no evidence presented (as the usual suspect of bible artifacts) thus far. This is my belief and no offense to people who actually believe in them but in order for a mystery to be interesting, some sort of presentable evidence must be present. Not all of it but something.
Arctic_Menace @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:21 am
The fact that the Ethiopian government forbids anyone from seeing the real Ark(other than 1 priest) makes me raise an eyebrow. Nonetheless, it is a very interesting religious outlook. Ethiopia has had a large role in Christianity. It is mentioned in the bible, was the "mythical" kingdom of Prestor John that spurred European exploration of Africa, and was the country that Templars searched throughout attempting to find the Ark of the Covenant.
TheFoundersIntent @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:11 am
I think it's total BS, do you really believe that the jews would allow someone to keep their ark? Not hardly.
Arctic_Menace @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:15 am
$1:
I think it's total BS, do you really believe that the jews would allow someone to keep their ark? Not hardly.
According to teh bible, it was stolen and brought to Ethiopia. I'll try to find the relevant parts later today...
EyeBrock @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:49 am
Arctic_Menace Arctic_Menace:
The fact that the Ethiopian government forbids anyone from seeing the real Ark(other than 1 priest) makes me raise an eyebrow. Nonetheless, it is a very interesting religious outlook. Ethiopia has had a large role in Christianity. It is mentioned in the bible, was the "mythical" kingdom of Prestor John that spurred European exploration of Africa, and was the country that Templars searched throughout attempting to find the Ark of the Covenant.
I spent a year in Ethiopia during the famine in the 1980's.
I would not be suprised one bit if the ark is near one of those old synagogues hewn from rock. That is a very mystical country. There are very strong Jewish (the Falasha's or the Lost Tribe of Israel who were airlifted to Israel in the late 1980's) and Coptic links in that vast country.
Its a very cool place, pity about all the conflict there though.
BartSimpson @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:53 am
I'm guessing we now know where the next Indiana Jones sequel will be set. 
dog77_1999 @ Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:13 am
Dang, we need to get some unmanned drones in their to take a look. Though it wouldn't surprise me if it is made up. Only one person can see it.....come on.
sasquatch2 @ Wed May 30, 2007 8:49 pm
Yas that again........
I think it was Martin Luther who declared that there was enough wood from the true cross circulating about Europe to build a ship...........
Apparently students of a divinity school associated with the University of Chicago, decided in a fit of enthusiasm to build a replica of the Ark of the covenant using the directions in Exodus. Somebody in the Physics department heard and the project stopped.
Without knowing these bible-thumpers were erecting a massive capacitator, which would accumulate a massive electrical charge from static in the air. Exodus, contains details of the apparellel to be worn by those who tended the ark (NO METAL), no one was to touch the ARK or YAHWEH would strike them dead and the poles which were used to carry the ark had NO METAL FITTINGS.
Whether Gods exists or no, the thing was great for showmanship..........
fifeboy @ Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:31 pm
sasquatch2 sasquatch2:
Apparently students of a divinity school associated with the University of Chicago, decided in a fit of enthusiasm to build a replica of the Ark of the covenant using the directions in Exodus.
Where are there directions on the making of the Ark of the covenant in the Bible???
BartSimpson @ Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:05 am
From Wiki
$1:
The Bible describes the Ark as made of acacia or shittah-tree wood. It was a cubit and a half broad and high, and two and a half cubits long (about 114 x 68 x 68 cm or 3.75 x 2.25 x 2.25 feet). The Ark was covered all over with the purest gold. Its upper surface or lid, the mercy seat, was surrounded with a rim of gold.
On each of the two sides were two gold rings, wherein were placed two wooden poles (with a decorative sheathing of gold), to allow the Ark to be carried (Num. 7:9; 10:21; 4:5,19, 20; 1 Kings 8:3, 6). Over the Ark, at the two extremities, were two cherubim, with their faces turned toward one another (Leviticus 16:2; Num. 7:89). Their outspread wings over the top of the Ark formed the throne of God, while the Ark itself was his footstool (Ex. 25:10-22; 37:1-9). The Ark was placed in the "Holy of Holies," so that one end of the carrying poles touched the veil separating the two compartments of the tabernacle (1 Kings 8:8).
On each of the two sides were two gold rings, wherein were placed two wooden poles (with a decorative sheathing of gold), to allow the Ark to be carried (Num. 7:9; 10:21; 4:5,19, 20; 1 Kings 8:3, 6). Over the Ark, at the two extremities, were two cherubim, with their faces turned toward one another (Leviticus 16:2; Num. 7:89). Their outspread wings over the top of the Ark formed the throne of God, while the Ark itself was his footstool (Ex. 25:10-22; 37:1-9). The Ark was placed in the "Holy of Holies," so that one end of the carrying poles touched the veil separating the two compartments of the tabernacle (1 Kings 8:8).