The Lost Ark of The Covenant audiobook

Parfitt searches in several nations (Zimbabwe*,Israel, Ethiopia...) the Ark of the Covenant. He makes also some allusions on the genetic relationship between the Ethiopian Falasha people and the Jews; and the Jews and the Lemba people: the "black Jews" of Southern Africa.Still looking for.-Carry on Parfitt.*"700 year old bowl in Harare museum sparks war of words with Jewish historian" *http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspo...UPDATE:New excavation by a Christian team uncovers intriguing finds at the site where Bible says the tabernacle and Ark rested for almost 400 years BY AMANDA BORSCHEL-DAN July 17, 2017.in: http://www.timesofisrael.com/with-bib...

Tudor Parfitt's epic twenty-year quest for the lost Ark of the Covenant is a real page-turner! According to the Bible, the Ark contained the Ten Commandments given to Moses and possessed a divine, awesome power. It was used by the ancient Israelites in battle and, by Bible accounts, had the devastating powers of a modern-day weapon of mass destruction. Regarded as the holiest object in the world by the Jewish and Islamic faiths, the Ark suddenly disappeared from Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem over 2,500 years ago and was, apparently, lost forever. The author embarked on a long, arduous, and often dangerous journey in what became an obsessive quest to track down the truth behind this fabled artefact and discover its whereabout today. I read Graham Hancock's The Sign and the Seal Sign and the Seal: The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant, which claimed to have located the Ark in Ethiopia, it having been taken there by Menelik, the son of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. So, it was with renewed interest that I tackled Mr. Parfitt's account of the link between the holy drum, or ngoma, of the Lemba tribe in Zimbabwe and the Ark. Tudor Parfitt's journey takes him on a trail of ancient documents and codes from Oxford, to Jerusalem, to Africa, and even to Papua, New Guinea. It encompasses not only his obsession with the Ark, but also the dreams and ambitions of friends, helpers, and other interested parties. The author also takes the reader on some astonishing side paths - the discovery that the DNA of the Lemba, an African tribe, links them directly to the Jews of the Middle East and specifically to the priestly tribe that would have been the guardians of the Ark; the vision that they have of their lost city Senna, and their wish to be recognized. In addition, the strange link that the Gogodala tribesmen of Papua, New Guinea have with Judaism and Israel is also fascinating and makes for one of the funniest travel accounts I have ever read, putting me in mind of Gerald Durrell. That section alone is well worth the book because one feels 'in the author's shoes' (covered with Shoosnake) so to speak! I enjoyed the author's theory that there were multiple arks, for multiple reasons. Dealing with ancient, biblical, and tribal history is difficult. Oral traditions become twisted as ancient authors sought to portray their particular traditions or holy objects in the best possible light. One only has to read medieval and older accounts of historical figures and events to realize just how much 'tampering' went on, and that history is surely written by the victors. The book left me with unanswered questions: what happened to the Lemba after their DNA links to Israel were confirmed, and what were the results of the DNA testing on the eager Gogodala who, by all accounts, appear to be more Jewish than the Jews? In dealing with research in Africa, I, as someone living in South Africa, have a special appreciation of what Mr. Parfitt has endured in his search. Africa is a tragic story: a continent riven by corruption, nepotism, wholesale destruction of historical assets, criminality, lawlessness, and tribalism. It's a miracle he managed to find anything in Zimbabwe, given the present state of that country. In all, a fascinating read. With the plethora of investigations into ancient history and secrets, I think readers should enjoy what riveting nuggets authors such as Mr. Parfitt have uncovered.

This was a compelling & fascinating read ; anyone who belongs to or is interested in the history of the Abrahamic Religions should read this.IIt details the long scholarly journey Tudor Parfitt & his colleagues took over the years in locating the Lost Ark of the Covenant. He travels & visits with tribes across Africa, who may or may not be some of the lost tribes of Israel, and even visits Papau New Guinea & interacts with a tribe of cannibals, all in his quest to locate this artifact.

I devoured it. It was bordering on feeling like fiction sometimes, but it was still very well done and had some unique insights. I really enjoy how he encompassed Graham Hancock’s book as well.

The Parfitt theory is interesting and fits most of the data on the Ark... It's unorthodox. This is the story of his journey to his conclusions. It's a good book with interesting characters.

Truly remarkable and fascinating storytelling! This book of historical quality could have been told in a stuffy and dull fashion, particularly because of the content, but the author is truly the adventurer and brings this to life in his written words (and the people he has met along this foggy path). Open this book and from start to finish, he includes you in his adventure of seeking the truth about just what the Ark of the Covenant is, what it represents to humankind.Anyone who is more interested in reading fiction will find this book a good transition into non-fiction, as it is penned in much the same way as the former, though it is a tome that is decorated with many-a knowledgeable fact (and how much more fascinating an artifact could he write about).It's not really about science; it's more about philosophy, which is the foundation of the authors quest in finding this [fabled] artifact. Is the Ark a utensil, a person, or an idea? If found, what would that mean to every religion touched by and involved in its history? Will it help a person answer the questions Who am I and Why am I here? The Ark is like Christmas, the amount of time leading up to the specified element is the most exciting, but at the exact moment that particular element is unfolded before one's eyes it becomes a muted interest (and the days following seem underwhelming because what you've experienced has already happened and there's nothing to which to look forward).

Slow at times, this book probably could have started from about half way through. Took a long time to get started on the actual subject-matter of the book, and it seemed like the author put in a lot of pages just to beef up the size of the book. In any event, the second half of the book was fantastic. I couldn't put it down and just wanted to know how it ended. Thought it was not what I expected, and still don't know how I feel about the ending, I definitely learned a lot, and thoroughly enjoyed the way the (second half of the) book was written. Definitely recommended for fans of archaeology, Jewish history, African history, Biblical history.

A travelogue. An adventure story. And a real life adventurer. A cracking read from many perspectives and even if he pays scant regard for religions and beliefs, and manages to effect some amazing coincidences in his quest, this is unquestionably a book for you if you want a an exciting Indiana Jones type of escapism, only to realise that this is fact not fiction. Well written, pacey and enjoyable – this is a book to be savoured.

Els integrants d'una tribu (negra) surafricana diuen que no són negres, sinó blancs i, específicament, jueus. De passada, tenen amagada l'Arca de l'Aliança.Bàsicament, resulta ser cert.L'autor ha publicat treballs sobre el tema, definitivament demostrat per les anàlisis d'ADN, en publicacions com Nature, o sigui que res de pseudoinvestigació estil Von Daniken. Impactant.

An interesting book to read after Graham Hancock's The Sign and the Seal: Quest for the Ark (1992). In that book Hancock claims to have located the Ark in Ethiopia. Parfitt follows the trail further south. He is Professor of Modern Jewish Studies at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies and founding director of SOAS's Centre for Jewish Studies.

For once, the press is right. This is a well-paced work of nonfiction that really does read like an adventure novel, complete with a cast of eccentric (if not particularly likeable) characters. The story is interesting, though it meanders a bit, and his conclusions aren't especially convincing. Recommended for adventure fans.

A very interesting read! When starting, I initially thought it was fiction, but it's a real life story. It has funny anecdotes throughout, and you'll be surprised where he ends up in his search for the Ark! And it all sounds rather plausible, unlike most other Ark theories.....

Good Reading can't put it down.

Very interesting

Really, really well written. I loved the surprise twist ending! Are we *sure* this is non-fic? :) Loved it!

Easy read and pretty entertaining, but a bit repetative at times. a 7 on a scale of 1-10