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The Ark of the Covenant

2024/11/14
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节目旁白:约柜是《出埃及记》中记载的珍贵圣物,在公元前587年消失后下落不明,成为历史上最伟大的寻宝故事之一。一些历史学家认为它被带到了埃塞俄比亚,并至今仍在那里。埃塞俄比亚基督徒相信约柜是由示巴女王的儿子梅内利克带到埃塞俄比亚的,这个说法在埃塞俄比亚最神圣的文本《凯布拉·纳加斯特》中有所记载。 一位历史学家:约柜的描述非常详细,可以根据《圣经》中的描述重建一个复制品。约柜可能是一个实用物品,用于携带十诫石碑等物品。约柜的材料(皂荚木和黄金)使得它有可能保存至今,尽管木材可能腐烂。 Daniel Kibret:他相信约柜在埃塞俄比亚,因为13世纪的埃塞俄比亚语文献《凯布拉·纳加斯特》记载,约柜被所罗门王的儿子(后来的埃塞俄比亚国王)带到了埃塞俄比亚。埃塞俄比亚的每个教堂都有约柜的复制品,但这些复制品只是象征性的,在形状、大小和材料上都与真品不同。这些复制品对埃塞俄比亚基督徒来说与真品一样重要,它们被认为具有与真品相同的功效。 一位祭司:在塔纳基尔科斯岛上,祭司向杰米展示了他们认为是2000多年前与约柜一起带到岛上的古代圣物,包括大祭司穿过的胸甲和用于祭祀的大铜盘。这些物品在基督教兴起后不再被使用,因为基督教不再进行祭祀。 节目旁白:关于约柜最终位置有很多不同的说法,它可能在巴比伦、罗马或耶路撒冷地下。 一位历史学家:埃塞俄比亚声称拥有约柜的最大问题是没有人见过它。他们没有展示照片或其他证据,这让人怀疑约柜是否存在。埃塞俄比亚教会不允许任何人看到约柜的事实,让许多人怀疑约柜是否真的在那里。约柜的守护方式显得随意,不像一个神圣的圣物,而更像是一个普通的箱子。 Daniel Kibret:埃塞俄比亚教堂的一切都对信徒和祭司保密,约柜可能就在埃塞俄比亚,但不一定在阿克苏姆。 一位历史学家:约柜可能是一个类似于高压电池的金属板,这可以解释为什么触摸它的人会被杀死。

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Why is the Ark of the Covenant considered the ultimate treasure quest?

It's described as a golden chest containing the Ten Commandments, said to possess enormous power, and has been searched for by explorers, treasure hunters, and even the Nazis for over 2,000 years.

What are the three basic uses of the Ark of the Covenant?

It stored the Word of God, symbolized God's presence in battles, and served as a telephonic guide, according to an Indiana Jones reference.

Why might the Ark of the Covenant have survived for thousands of years?

It was made of shittim wood plated with gold, which is highly resilient and resistant to degradation, making it plausible for the Ark to have survived.

What is the strongest claim about the Ark of the Covenant's location today?

Some historians believe it was taken to Ethiopia nearly 2,500 years ago and remains there, possibly in a chapel in the Highlands.

What evidence supports the Ethiopian claim to have the Ark of the Covenant?

The Kebra Nagast, an ancient Ethiopian text, tells the story of Menelik, the son of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, who allegedly brought the Ark to Ethiopia.

Why do some scholars doubt the Ethiopian claim to the Ark of the Covenant?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has never allowed anyone to see the Ark, leading to skepticism about its authenticity and whether it truly exists.

What are the four main theories about the Ark of the Covenant's current location?

It could be in Babylon, Rome, still under Jerusalem, or in Ethiopia.

Why is it difficult to verify the authenticity of the Ark in Ethiopia?

The Ethiopian church keeps the Ark hidden and has not allowed scientific examination, making it impossible to confirm its age or composition.

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The Ark of the Covenant is a golden chest described in the Bible as containing the tablets of stone on which the Ten Commandments were inscribed. It was kept in the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem until it disappeared in 587 BC. The Ark is believed to possess enormous power and has been the subject of numerous treasure hunts.
  • The Ark of the Covenant was a functional object used to carry the Ten Commandments.
  • Moses received specific instructions from God on how to build the Ark, including detailed dimensions and materials.
  • The Ark was kept in the Holy of Holies in Solomon's Temple until it disappeared in 587 BC.

Shownotes Transcript

We follow Jamie Theakston on his quest to find the location of The Ark of the Covenant… could it really be held in a chapel in the Highlands of Northern Ethiopia?

Cast List:

Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter

**Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine **

Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’

**Ross Andrews: **Author & Historian

Adrian Gilbert: Co-Author ‘The Orion Mystery’

Heather Osborn: Author & Historian

**Richard Felix: **A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history

Daniel Gibret: University of Addis Adaba

**Lynn Picknett: **Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works

Michael Kebede

Eric Meyers: Narrator

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