The Sign and the Seal: The Quest for the Lost Ark of the Covenant

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Summary: Disappointed in preconceived conclusion
Review: Mr. Hancock does an excellent job providing historic and cultural information on Ethiopia - a country that is typically only known for its periodic famines and political upheaval. I couldn't help but be disappointed in the method he used to present his hypothesis. That is, he begins the book with a full explanation of the arch's location. The remainder of the book goes on to justify why he thinks this is true. As I read each chapter, I kept waiting for some intriguing plot twist or new revelation, but these never came. It was like reading a "whodunit" novel and discovering the killer's identity in the first chapter. I've read a few other books in this genre ("Holy Blood/Holy Grail" for example) that were truly suspenseful even if you totally disagree with the findings. Hancock's informaiton on Ethiopia does have some value, especially for those who are interested in ancient history.

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Summary: Intriguing and Convincing
Review: I found this to be a fascinating read, with plenty of adventure. I just wish that we could prove or disprove his ultimate conclusion. If this subject is your cup of tea, you will not be disappointed.

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Summary: An interesting book that ends up on a strange path
Review: Mr. Hancock's novel was very interesting and was hard to put down for more than 5 minutes at a time. I found myself reading his book during every free moment of my day. The book was intriguing and I believed all of the conclusions Mr. Hancock was making.....until I got to the second half of the book. Mr. Hancock started to lose credibility with me when he tried to tie Moses, the Ark, and Atlantis together. It seemed that he was mixing biblical and historical facts with his own personal beliefs to create unbelievable answers to questions his research posed. I was disappointed with the conclusions he reached but I found the majority of his research interesting and would recommend this book for fans of history and mystery but not for those unwilling to open their minds to unconventional religious thinking.

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Summary: Entertaining
Review: A very entertaining and highly historical account of the the Ark and how it ended up in Ethiopia.Its just too bad that a lot of people would like to disregard Dr.Hancock's work as just another book.A must read for those interested in biblical history.

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Summary: The sign and the Seal
Review: It is a brilliant book. I am particularly interested in which Moses is looked on as a master scientist rather than a prophet and that he learnt his skills in Egypt. I will myself be investigating the possible power source of the Ark (God or something else!)

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Summary: A true Indiana Jones story. Read it. It is fascinating.
Review: This is the only book ever that I have read twice. It is just fascinating. From the first page I fell in love with this book and could not put it down. Hancock is the real Indiana Jones. His research is based on archeological evidence, scripture, and myths all combined and elucidated. You will travel with Graham to Ethiopia, France, Israel, Egypt, Eritriea, and Lake Tana. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride. What a fascinating master-piece of history, adventure, and religion. A A+++ book.

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Summary: Fascinating...
Review: Graham Hancock has become quite the authority on alternative views of our ancient past and The Sign and the Seal was a terrific introduction to his work. Like himself, I became interested in the legend of the Ark of the Covenant after seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark as a teenager. I must admit, I learned more in the short amount of time it took me to read his book than I had in the previous 15 years. Whether the Ark does in fact reside in Ethiopia or not, we'll probably never know. However, Mr. Hancock has built a strong case to support that idea. This book, along with several appearances on cable documentaries I've recently seen have made him a big influence on me personally and I look forward to reading his other works very soon.

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Summary: Extraordinarily interesting yet technically flawed
Review: Very good writing. The history contained in the book is very interesting, especially if you are interested in esoteric societies and the like. However, Hancock's conclusions were often poorly thought out and based on highly circumstantial evidence.

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Summary: Great historical value!
Review: This book read like a great detective novel. I'm still amazedat themany findings the author made, particularly when he found the clues of the whereabouts of the Ark. It may seem absurd initially to think the Ark may be in Ethiopia, yet all the evidence that Dr Hancock discovered seems to leave little doubt! If you're a history buff, this book will draw you in! I could not put this book down, and lost many hours of sleep!

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Summary: outstanding
Review: I was absolutely amazed. No one would imagine that the Ark could possibly exist. Yet Graham Hancock brings it back to life and you don't get enough of this true story and Grahams dedicated reseach. It is one of the best books I have ever read