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Sign and the Seal : The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant by Graham Hancock (1993, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671865412
ISBN-139780671865412
eBay Product ID (ePID)1066615

Product Key Features

Book TitleSign and the Seal : the Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant
Number of Pages608 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1993
TopicArchaeology, Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge, Antiquities & Archaeology, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Africa / East
IllustratorYes
FeaturesReprint
GenreTravel, Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Social Science
AuthorGraham Hancock
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN93-016159
ReviewsAn extraordinary experience like nothing ever done before in America that I know of. It's important. It matters, The Seattle Times Anyone who likes a great intellectual detective yarn will plunge into The Sign and the Seal and not come up until the end., The Seattle TimesAnyone who likes a great intellectual detective yarn will plunge intoThe Sign and the Sealand not come up until the end.
Edition DescriptionReprint
Table Of ContentContents Acknowledgements I Legend 1 Initiation 2 Disenchantment II Holy Ark and Holy Grail 3 The Grail Cipher 4 A Map to Hidden Treasure 5 White Knights, Dark Continent 6 Resolving Doubts 7 A Secret and Never-Ending Quest III Labyrinth 8 Into Ethiopia 9 Sacred Lake 10 Ghost in a Maze 11 And David danced before the Ark IV A Monstrous Instrument 12 Magic...or Method? 13 Treasures of Darkness V Where is the Glory? 14 The Glory is departed from Israel 15 Hidden History 16 Door of the Southern Countries VI The Waste Land 17 Supping with Devils 18 A Treasure Hard to Attain References Index
SynopsisThe fact of the Lost Ark of the Covenant is one of the grant historical mysteries of all time. To believers, the Ark is the legendary vesel holding the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Bible contains hundreds of references to the Ark's power to level mountains, destroy armies, and lay waste to cities. The Ark itself, however, mysteriously disappears from recorded history sometime after the building of the Temple of Solomon.After ten years of searching through the dusty archives of Europe and the Middle East, as well as braving the real-life dangers of a bloody civil war in Ethiopia, Graham Hancock has succeeded where scores of others have failed. This intrepid journalist has tracked down the true story behind the myths and legends -- revealing where the Ark is today, how it got there, and why it remains hidden.Part fascinating scholarship and part entertaining adventure yarn, tying together some of the most intriguing tales of all time -- from the Knights Templar and Prester John to Parsival and the Holy Grail -- this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by the revelation of hidden truths, the discovery of secret mysteries., The fact of the Lost Ark of the Covenant is one of the grant historical mysteries of all time. To believers, the Ark is the legendary vesel holding the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Bible contains hundreds of references to the Ark's power to level mountains, destroy armies, and lay waste to cities. The Ark itself, however, mysteriously disappears from recorded history sometime after the building of the Temple of Solomon. After ten years of searching through the dusty archives of Europe and the Middle East, as well as braving the real-life dangers of a bloody civil war in Ethiopia, Graham Hancock has succeeded where scores of others have failed. This intrepid journalist has tracked down the true story behind the myths and legends -- revealing where the Ark is today, how it got there, and why it remains hidden. Part fascinating scholarship and part entertaining adventure yarn, tying together some of the most intriguing tales of all time -- from the Knights Templar and Prester John to Parsival and the Holy Grail -- this book will appeal to anyone fascinated by the revelation of hidden truths, the discovery of secret mysteries.

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  • Very Well Written.

    Not knowing whether the Ark is in Ethiopia or Israel is confusing. The author provides precise history involving the Ark and has been deeply involved with investigations.

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  • Great book! Great value!

    Owned a copy way back, happy to find a replacement. Great content! Thanks

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  • Sign and the seal: the quest for the lost ark of covenant.

    Great reading. Fascinating subject.Well written.

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  • Great read

    I enjoy this book , very recomended

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  • Graham Hancock

    Excellent author of archeological mysteries all over the world.

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  • Intriguing

    Haven't had time to start this one yet, as I hope to finish his second book this weekend. It sounds intriguing.

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  • Well worth reading

    Why can't I rate this book without becoming a writer myself?

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  • Take your time reading this.

    Great value for the price. Interesting read.

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  • Great information

    Very thorough researched history

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