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Daily Mail
01-08-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Ark of the Covenant mystery blown wide open as 'biblical relic' is discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered ruins in Israel they believe once housed the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred, gold-covered chest described in the Bible. According to scripture, Moses placed the Ten Commandments inside the Ark, which was kept in the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary built shortly after the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt, traditionally dated by some scholars to around 1445 BC. While the fate of the Ark remains a mystery, it vanishes from the biblical record before the Babylonian sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Now, a team working at the ancient biblical site of Shiloh has unearthed a stone structure that appears to match the dimensions and orientation of the Tabernacle described in the Bible. Dr Scott Stripling, director of the Tel Shiloh dig, said: 'We've uncovered a monumental building from the Iron I period that matches the biblical dimensions of the Tabernacle. The structure is oriented east-west and divided in a 2:1 ratio, just as described in scripture.' Adding to the discovery, excavators have found over 100,000 animal bones, mostly from sheep, goats, and cattle, and predominantly from the right side of the animals, aligning with Leviticus 7, which states that the right side was reserved for priestly offerings. 'This isn't a coincidence,' Dr Stripling told The Christian Broadcasting Network. 'The evidence of sacrificial rituals here is overwhelming, and it matches the biblical account to a degree that's hard to ignore.' Pottery found among the bones dates back to the same period, reinforcing the site's connection to the Tabernacle era, which the Bible says lasted nearly 400 years before the Temple was built in Jerusalem. Shiloh, located in the hill country of Ephraim, is described in the Bible as Israel's first major religious center. It was here, according to the Bible, that Eli the high priest presided over the Tabernacle during a critical moment in Israel's history. In 1 Samuel 4, the Israelites, locked in war with the Philistines, bring the Ark to the battlefield in hopes of securing divine favor. The plan disastrously backfires when the Philistines capture the Ark, and Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are killed. When a messenger brings word of the defeat back to Shiloh, he finds Eli, 98 years old and nearly blind, anxiously waiting by the city gate. Upon hearing the Ark has been taken, Eli falls backward from his seat, breaks his neck and dies. Scripture emphasizes the significance of the moment, noting, 'He had judged Israel for forty years.' Dr Stripling now believes his team may have uncovered the very gate where Eli died, CBN reported. According to scripture, Moses placed the Ten Commandments inside the Ark , which was kept in the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary built shortly after the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt , traditionally dated by some scholars to around 1445 BC The newly uncovered building at the site also features a massive interior wall, dividing the space into two areas. According to Exodus 26, the Tabernacle's inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place, or Holy of Holies, was separated from the outer room by a veil. This inner room housed the Ark of the Covenant, and was believed to be the earthly dwelling place of God's presence. Leviticus 16:2 warns of the sanctity of the space, stating:'The Lord said to Moses, 'Tell Aaron your brother not to come at any time into the Holy Place inside the veil, before the mercy seat that is on the ark, so that he may not die.' This aligns with later references in 2 Samuel 6, which describe the Ark as so holy that touching it, or even looking inside, could result in death. Mishandling the Ark was seen as a direct offense to God's presence.
CTV News
19-06-2025
- CTV News
Pleas to return religious artifacts inside trailer stolen from west Ottawa
A model of the Ark of the Covenant and two angel statues were among the items inside a trailer stolen from Ottawa's west end last week. (Dennis Girard) Members of Ottawa's Catholic community are pleading for the return of religious items that were inside a trailer that was stolen in the city's west end last week. A large model of the Ark of the Covenant and two angel statues were among the items inside the trailer that had been parked in the area of Baseline and Merivale roads. 'Thankfully we had taken the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of the Cape out of the trailer,' said Dennis Girard, the director of the Marian Devotional Movement. 'But the Ark and the angels are irreplaceable because they were made in 1947 for the historic procession that went from Canada's national Marian Shrine to Lansdowne Park.' Girard said the trailer was stolen sometime between June 9 and June 12. Girard and his wife Angelina travel with the items all over Canada, the United States and overseas. The artefacts were also on stage when Pope Francis visited Canada in 2022. 'I was so thankful that the actual statue of Our Lady of the Cape was not taken away with the trailer,' Angelina Girard said. 'There are so many prayers inside of that ark. There are people that are suffering in this world. They're suffering a lot. And if you have this trailer, if you have this ark, just read those prayer intentions, start reading them and see what happens to your heart,' she said. The Girard's believe whoever stole the trailer didn't know what was inside. Ottawa police are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact them. 'We desperately would love to see it returned, no questions asked,' said Dennis Girard.' Just even drop that ark and angels somewhere, so that we can continue that work of bringing the Ark, the angels and carrying Our Lady to many more souls throughout Canada and the United States in the coming years.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Stunning discovery in biblical city 'home to Ark of the Covenant'
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient gold ring at the biblical site believed to have once housed the Ark of the Covenant, offering a glimpse into Jerusalem 's mysterious past. The ring was found in the City of David, which was established by King David, who brought the sacred, gold-covered wooden chest to the city around 3,000 years ago. According to Christian tradition, the Ark of the Covenant held the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God, but it later vanished from Jerusalem and has never been found. Today, the City of David continues to reveal wonders from ancient times. Researchers with the Israel Antiquities Authority believe the small gold ring likely belonged to a child and dates back about 2,300 years. The striking artifact features a red gemstone at its center, set in a band of gold that has become slightly bent from being buried for centuries. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into daily life during the Second Temple period, a significant era in Jewish history. This is the second gold ring of its kind discovered at the site within the past year, both showcasing similar craftsmanship and gemstone design. Dr Marion Zindel, who led the research, said the discovery of two small gold rings and other jewelry beneath the floor of an ancient building suggests they may have been intentionally buried. 'One possibility we're exploring is that the jewelry was placed there as part of a known Hellenistic tradition,' Dr Zindel said. 'In that custom, young women who were engaged to be married would bury their childhood belongings—like jewelry—under the foundations of their future homes as a symbol of leaving childhood behind and entering adulthood.' Researchers noted that the style of the jewelry reflects the fashion trends of the time, which were heavily influenced by Eastern cultures such as India and Persia. This cultural exchange was made possible by the conquests of Alexander the Great, which opened trade routes between these regions. The excavation, a joint effort by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and Tel Aviv University, also uncovered several ancient bronze earrings featuring the image of a horned animal and a decorated gold bead. These discoveries underscore the wealth and sophistication of Jerusalem's residents during that era. Efrat Bocher, the excavation manager, stated: 'This is the first time such a significant collection of Hellenistic gold jewelry has been found in Jerusalem. It's an extraordinary discovery, revealing the affluence and lifestyle of the city's inhabitants during this era.' This is the second gold ring of its kind discovered at the site within the past year, both showcasing similar craftsmanship and gemstone design Located just south of the Old City walls, the City of David remains a crucial archaeological site that continues to shed light on Jerusalem's rich and complex past. According to biblical history, the Ark of the Covenant was constructed around 1445 BC specifically to house the Ten Commandments—a set of divine laws given to Moses by God, including directives such as 'Thou shalt not kill' and 'Honor thy father and mother.' Some historians believe the Ark remained in the ancient Temple of Jerusalem for centuries. During this time, only the High Priest of Israel was permitted to approach it—and only once a year on Yom Kippur, Judaism's holiest day. Then, at some point in history, the Ark vanished—its location still unknown. The mystery of the Biblical relic was renewed in March after a article detailed how the CIA may have located it. The CIA conducted experiments in the 1980s with individuals who claimed they could perceive information about distant objects, events or other people. The report details one of these tests where Remote Viewer No. 032 was given coordinates to locate a target, and they described the Ark of the Covenant hiding in the Middle East. 'The target is a container. This container has another container inside of it,' the document states. 'The target is fashioned of wood, gold and silver.... and it is decorated with [a six-winged angel].' The remote viewer continued to say that the coffin-shaped object is 'located somewhere in the Middle East' and saw people in the area speaking Arabic. The remote viewer, however, was not told that they were searching for the lost covenant before the experiment began. The document describes a training exercise conducted on December 5, 1988. The psychic described nearby buildings that resembled Mosque Domes and individuals 'clothed in virtually all white' with 'black hair and dark eyes.' 'One figure I homed in on wore a moustache,' they wrote. 'The target is hidden — underground, dark and wet were all aspects of the location of the target. 'The purpose of the target is to bring a people together. It has something to do with ceremony, memory, homage, the resurrection. 'There is an aspect of spirituality, information, lessons and historical knowledge far beyond what we now know. 'The target is protected by entities and can only be opened (now) by those who are authorized to do so — this container will not/cannot be opened until the time is deemed correct.' The psychic goes on to say that when this time comes, the 'mechanics of the lock system will be found to be fairly simple,' and that anyone who attempts to open the container by prying or striking will be 'destroyed by the container's protectors through the use of a power unknown to us.'
