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Ark of the Covenant

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Kelly D. Alexander Jr.

The Ark of the Covenant has always occupied a prominent place of reverence and interest for many and has been a source of concern since its disappearance. In this book, Kelly Alexander continues the research of archeologists and biblical scholars in their quest to locate the Ark. Through extensive research, Alexander examines the information known about the Ark while uncovering the clues to its disappearance and possible location.
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University Press of America
Pages: 152 • Trim: 6 x 9
978-0-7618-2197-7 • Paperback • February 2002 • $67.99 • (£52.00)
Subjects: Religion / Christianity / General
Kelly D. Alexander, Jr. is a practicing Dentist in Mississippi.
Chapter 1 List of Illustrations
Chapter 2 Preface and Purpose of this Study
Chapter 3 Origins:
Chapter 4 Historical Origins of the Ark
Chapter 5 Moses
Chapter 6 The Date of the Exodus
Chapter 7 Where it was Built
Chapter 8 Building the Ark
Chapter 9 What was in the Ark
Chapter 10 Transport
Chapter 11 The Ark and the Presence of the Lord
Chapter 12 The Ark Traveling
Chapter 13 Who was Allowed in the Presence of the Ark
Chapter 14 Significance of the Ark and Other Furnishings
Chapter 15 Recorded History:
Chapter 16 First Account of Ark Travel
Chapter 17 The Ark Leading the Way
Chapter 18 The Second Account (The Death of Moses)
Chapter 19 The Third Account (Crossing the Jordan)
Chapter 20 The Fourth Account (Early Canaan Campaigns)
Chapter 21 Further Ark History in the Early Conquest Days
Chapter 22 Joshua's Death
Chapter 23 The Days of the Judges
Chapter 24 The Ark During the Reign of King Saul
Chapter 25 The Ark Captured by the Philistines
Chapter 26 Death and the Ark
Chapter 27 Journey to Jerusalem
Chapter 28 Solomon's Temple
Chapter 29 The Disappearance:
Chapter 30 The Types of Possible Disappearance
Chapter 31 The Kings of Judah and Israel
Chapter 32 Is the Ark in Ethiopia?
Chapter 33 Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 34 Charts Regarding Jewish and Christian Calendars as Reflected from The Deep Things of God
Chapter 35 Glossary
Chapter 36 Bibliography
Chapter 37 Index
Chapter 38 Biographical Sketch of Dr. Alexander
Written in plain language for nonspecialist general readers of all backgrounds, Ark of the Convenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries and a superb history which is highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical History reference shelves.
—


The author's writing style is coherent and free-flowing. . . . It will greatly serve biblical scholars in their further research.
— Eileen M. Fagan, Fairfield University


The author's writing style is coherent and free-flowing. . . . It will greatly serve biblical scholars in their further research.
— Eileen M. Fagan, Fairfield University


Written in plain language for nonspecialist general readers of all backgrounds, Ark of the Convenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries and a superb history which is highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical History reference shelves.
—


Ark of the Covenant

Simplified Information for Lay-Persons

Cover Image
Paperback
Summary
Summary
  • The Ark of the Covenant has always occupied a prominent place of reverence and interest for many and has been a source of concern since its disappearance. In this book, Kelly Alexander continues the research of archeologists and biblical scholars in their quest to locate the Ark. Through extensive research, Alexander examines the information known about the Ark while uncovering the clues to its disappearance and possible location.
Details
Details
  • University Press of America
    Pages: 152 • Trim: 6 x 9
    978-0-7618-2197-7 • Paperback • February 2002 • $67.99 • (£52.00)
    Subjects: Religion / Christianity / General
Author
Author
  • Kelly D. Alexander, Jr. is a practicing Dentist in Mississippi.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 List of Illustrations
    Chapter 2 Preface and Purpose of this Study
    Chapter 3 Origins:
    Chapter 4 Historical Origins of the Ark
    Chapter 5 Moses
    Chapter 6 The Date of the Exodus
    Chapter 7 Where it was Built
    Chapter 8 Building the Ark
    Chapter 9 What was in the Ark
    Chapter 10 Transport
    Chapter 11 The Ark and the Presence of the Lord
    Chapter 12 The Ark Traveling
    Chapter 13 Who was Allowed in the Presence of the Ark
    Chapter 14 Significance of the Ark and Other Furnishings
    Chapter 15 Recorded History:
    Chapter 16 First Account of Ark Travel
    Chapter 17 The Ark Leading the Way
    Chapter 18 The Second Account (The Death of Moses)
    Chapter 19 The Third Account (Crossing the Jordan)
    Chapter 20 The Fourth Account (Early Canaan Campaigns)
    Chapter 21 Further Ark History in the Early Conquest Days
    Chapter 22 Joshua's Death
    Chapter 23 The Days of the Judges
    Chapter 24 The Ark During the Reign of King Saul
    Chapter 25 The Ark Captured by the Philistines
    Chapter 26 Death and the Ark
    Chapter 27 Journey to Jerusalem
    Chapter 28 Solomon's Temple
    Chapter 29 The Disappearance:
    Chapter 30 The Types of Possible Disappearance
    Chapter 31 The Kings of Judah and Israel
    Chapter 32 Is the Ark in Ethiopia?
    Chapter 33 Summary and Conclusions
    Chapter 34 Charts Regarding Jewish and Christian Calendars as Reflected from The Deep Things of God
    Chapter 35 Glossary
    Chapter 36 Bibliography
    Chapter 37 Index
    Chapter 38 Biographical Sketch of Dr. Alexander
Reviews
Reviews
  • Written in plain language for nonspecialist general readers of all backgrounds, Ark of the Convenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries and a superb history which is highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical History reference shelves.
    —


    The author's writing style is coherent and free-flowing. . . . It will greatly serve biblical scholars in their further research.
    — Eileen M. Fagan, Fairfield University


    The author's writing style is coherent and free-flowing. . . . It will greatly serve biblical scholars in their further research.
    — Eileen M. Fagan, Fairfield University


    Written in plain language for nonspecialist general readers of all backgrounds, Ark of the Convenant is an erudite account of Ark through the centuries and a superb history which is highly recommended for religious studies supplemental reading lists and Biblical History reference shelves.
    —


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