What happened to the Ark of the Covenant? The mystery of the Bible’s lost Ark has led to many myths, theories and claims being made, but do any of them have a shred of credibility? Now, join two explorers as they investigate the ten major theories concerning the location of antiquities greatest relic.
Using professional archaeological reports, eyewitness accounts and personal exploration, from Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb to Ethiopia’s underground rock churches, the investigators are able to eliminate popular myths and legends by searching for the truth in their quest for the Ark of the Covenant.
Utilising ancient accounts, meticulous research and the Scriptures as their guide, this inquiry examines the dominant leads concerning the Ark’s final resting place, including: Pharaoh Shishak who raided Solomon’s Temple, Jerusalem’s secret Temple chamber, the Queen of Sheba’s Ethiopia, the Templar Knights, Parker’s 1911 Dome of the Rock excavation, the Copper Scroll treasure map, the Garden Tomb legend and more!
Take an adventure through Egypt, Ethiopia and beyond into the story of the lost Ark. Discover the truth behind the legend and find a fascinating insight into the fate of ancient Israel’s illustrious Ark of the Covenant.
Paul Backholer is the co-founder and global director of ByFaith Media (www.ByFaith.org). Paul is an author, broadcaster, explorer and analyst who has appeared on Christian channels globally. As a faith-based documentary maker, he also produces and co-presents ByFaith TV.
Born in the 1970s and converted in the 80s, he received his call as a teenager after an encounter with the Holy Spirit, ushering him to commit his life to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. He studied theology at Bible College, where he later served as a staff member and an itinerate preacher. Since then he has travelled to over forty nations working with Christian projects and charities.
Paul’s global explorations include sharing the hope of Christ in South America, traversing Africa from Cairo to the Cape, exploring Russia on the Trans Siberian Railway from Mongolia to Moscow, voyaging by canoe to share God’s Word with remote tribes in the Pacific and entering the jungles of South East Asia to discover unreached groups.
As a Bible-believing Christian, he is committed to the integrity of Scripture and faithfulness to it. His books are birthed from studies and his relationship with the Lord, and cover a variety of subjects, including walking closely with God, knowing the Holy Spirit, prophetic revelations grounded in Scripture, biblical archaeology and Christian history.