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Summary: Bob Cornuke has no direct evidence the Ark Exists
Review: Bob Cornuke does not Know the ark exists: 1. He never saw the ark 2. All of his evidence is based on hearsay 3. The legend of Menelik could be a myth, just like Homer and the Oddessy (part history and part fiction) 4. Bob claims to have gain an unique insight into the people of Tana Kirklos and Axum; however, Bob supports Anti-Mormon groups that attack the LDS; so, Bob is an intolerant and biased person and his cultural insights should be dismissed. Bob can not be impartial to one group and partial to another, he must have the attribute of "No respector of person" 5. Bob uses the search of the Ark to preach his own religion mixed with his own philosophies mingled with scripture. Only a prophet can reveal the true location of the Ark. Only the Lord's chosen can hope to approach the Ark. 6. Cornuke took the works of Hancock in "The sign and seal" and created his own journal of adventures. Hancock proofs are literary (Kebar Negast) and atheistic calling Mose a great magician. Does God work through deception?
Hancock thinks the Ark is a machine like the Shamir (a rock that can cut stone without heat or friction). Hancock admires the science and technology of the Egyptian Imohtep yet provides no trace to that fact that Imohtep was Joseph sold into Egypt, son of Issaic, and son of Abraham. Hancock wants to believe that some science of technology was suddenly introduced that could explain the Ark suggesting that Egyptian models of the Ark existed prior to the Ark construction. Hancock spends a significant amount of time trying to prove that the Ark was not in the temple at the time of the Babylon capitivity. Isaiah 18:7 7. In that time shall the present be brought unto the Lord of Host of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, who land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, the mount Zion. •What did Isaiah mean "present be brought unto the Lord of Host?
•What nation was Isaiah referring a "land the rivers have spoiled"? Ezekiel 43:7
7. And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they nor their kings, by their whoredoms, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places. Did Ezekiel believe Jesus Christ would reign from within the temple build in Jerusalem at his second coming? •Would a throne be established from within the Temple itself?
•Why did no other king of Israel rule from within the temple? Math 19:28 28. And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. •Are there two thrones: one in heavan and one on earth?
•Are the twelve apostles Judges in Israel and Joint Heirs with Christ ruling and reigning in the house of Israel? Isaiah 37: 16-17 16. O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth, thou hast made heavan and earth.
17. Incline thine ear, O Lord, and hear; open thine eyes, O Lord, and see: and hear all the words of Senncherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God. •Was Isaiah implying that the throne of God exists between the Cheribums?
•Why does the Lord arise to administer judgement, does this imply he sits somewhere?
•Is the Ark the throne of God on earth?
•Is the Ark a throne or a tool: weapon, stone cutter, or wisdom distributor? Zeph 3:8
8. Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy. •At Christ's second coming will Christ come in wrath because man violated his covenant?
•Is Christ kingdom greater than all other kingdoms of the earth?
•Why does man claim divine sovereignty to govern and then put aside the laws of God? Jeremiah 3:16 16. And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith theLord, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the Lord: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more. •Can the Jews think to rebuild the temple without a direct command from the Lord?
•Suppose the Jews knew where the Ark existed and if they are not practicing the pure law of Mose can they hope to approach the ark without the fear of death?
•Are there Jews, the Lord's covenant people who accept Jesus Christ, as the Messiah?
•Will the Lord allow the building of the Temple in Jerusalem without his command?
•How will the archtyrant simulate the Messiah by sitting on a throne in the temple?
•Will the throne be a fabrication of the ark and covenant?
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Summary: Fascinating Read
Review: Having lived in the country for 3 years, many years ago, I found Cornukes account fascinating and quite plausible. It is regrettable that I was not a student of the Bible at the time. The culture truly does revolve around this holy relic.
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Summary: Raider's of the Found Ark?
Review: The best way to start an all out argument in a Bible believing church is to ask the question "Where is the Ark of the Covenant today?" I've heard Dr. Vendyl Jones' claim, Ron Wyatt's, and now Bob Cornuke's. Cornuke gives all the credit for heavy lifting to Graham Hancock's "The Sign & the Seal". This book is really all about Cornuke's quest to Ethiopia to discover the facts or the myths for himself. Before I go any further I should state that I own Cornuke's video on this subject and I also own Cornuke's presentation he made with Chuck Missler on an interactive CD-Rom (very cool!). I say this to clarify that I was already aware of Cornuke's claims, finds and conjectures about whatever is in St. Mary's of Zion church in Axum, Ethiopia. Let's look at the book first.
David Halbrook's style is very readable and at times exciting. The beginning chapter reminded me of something out of James Bond movie, Wealthy billionaire provokes agent of adventure to an incredible quest of Biblical and prophetical significance. The book is helpful in providing scripture references for purposes of discussion and further research into the conjecture of the Ark being in Axum and having a prophetic role. The photo section is helpful, but I'm glad I have the video to fully see some of the objects that are shown. I learned a few more things from the book than I'd already heard from Cornuke's video and speech, to me that justifies buying the book. The book hurts for an index however. So. Is the Ark in Axum? You'll have a hard time arguing against Cornuke and his evidence. If it went to trial, and I was on the jury... I'd vote for guilt. I'm sure Cornuke, a former cop would like hearing that. Cornuke's strongest support strangely enough comes from his Scriptural search, not the Archaeology in my opinion. None of the other theories concerning the whereabouts of the Ark seem to have anywhere near the same amount of support in the Bible that Ethiopia does. As I stated at the beginning, the topic of the location of the Ark seems to bring out great strife amongst Christians. Ron Wyatt's followers seem to disdain Cornuke, Cornuke's followers disdain Wyatt's. Folks who follow Replacement Theology disdain everything about the Ark's existence it seems. What's a poor old Southern Baptist to do? I think I figured out why some of this occurs so I tend not to discuss the Ark with anyone over 40 anymore, just too much drama. The reality of an object like the Ark is more than most folks desire to face. It tends to interfere with the enjoyment of Professional Football, Bass Fishing and shopping at Brand X-Mart. Even though I'm excited about this particular subject and Cornuke's adventure I have one very big bone to pick with the man. Near the end of the book, he recounts the exploits of a man who says he saw the Ark up close with two other men who subsequently died. Cornuke seems to conviently overlook the fact that his desire to learn about the ark and its appearance may have played a role in this event.
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