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Author and explorer Charles Foster follows the historical path of the ark of the covenant in this adventurous and revelatory book.

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Charles Foster is a British barrister, lecturer in medical ethics, and explorer who has written more than twenty books and hundreds of articles. He is an active member-when in the U.K.-of Holy Trinity Brompton, a large church in London. He is author of The Jesus Inquest.

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Monarch Books (January 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0825461529
  • ISBN-13: 978-0825461521
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Down a road that covers faith and myths, February 9, 2008
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Charles Foster specializes in medical law and research in England, along with undertaking global expeditions that would make Indiana Jones blanch. Not only has he tracked the Ark of the Covenant, but searched out everything there is to be found about Christ's birth and all the evidence for and against the event of Christ's resurrection.

Tracking the Ark of the Covenant is a refreshingly objective, honest, and open foray into faith and myth that hopes only to find the truth, while adopting a stance of faith. This book demonstrates that both are possible-and it is brilliant in doing so.

The style of prose is captivating and the illustrations for each chapter are magic. The photographs and other illustrations in the center of the work are as captivating as its objectivity and the history that the book uncovers. Author Foster understands biblical history, chronological and documented history, and the whim and wise of archeology all at once.

The grueling trek of thousands of miles through desert, oasis and an assortment of limbos on earth are presented in the text with a biting humor that does not rankle. It is thought provoking and vulnerable as well as astute. With this humor and an open mind, Foster asks if there even was an Ark and what are all the possibilities for its whereabouts. He related the ethnic cleansing demanded by the Ark in the Old Testament with a clarity that is shuddering to witness. The Ark must exist in light of the evidence and it is not to be taken lightly. It is also, perhaps, to be left alone where it is, unfound, until it is ready.

Tracking the Ark takes the author through Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Ethiopia, Ireland, and finally to England's Coventry, where he does not think the Ark really lies resting. All kinds of people are examined in the tracking, including the Knights Templar, Indiana Jones, Montague Parker, and the questionably equipped Ron Wyatt.

Armchair Interviews says: Could be a study guide for the Old Testament. Readers from middle school through adult can enjoy this superb volume.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good coverage of the history, legend, and fantasy behind the search for the Ark of the Covenant, October 31, 2008
By Shaun Tabatt (Cottage Grove, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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I'm somewhat of an armchair archaeologist. One of my pet subject areas is the tabernacle, especially anything related to the ark of the covenant. As I was paging through the Kregel Publications catalog earlier this year, this new title caught my eye. I'm excited to have the opportunity to review it.

Tracking the Ark of the Covenant is my first encounter with Charles Foster. He sounds like a man who wears many professional hats. According to the brief bio in the back of the book, he's a writer, barrister, tutor at the University of Oxford, and a Visiting Fellow of Green College, Oxford. Perhaps he should add "itinerant detective of biblical intrigue and mystery" to the list as well.

The ark of the covenant is perhaps the most intriguing and baffling of the Israelite cultic objects described in the old testament. Charles Foster invites the reader to join him on a journey that retraces the steps of the ark as it has emerged to us today from the pages history, legend, and in some cases fantasy. The early part of this journey takes us to modern day Egypt, Jordan, and Israel as Charles traces the path of the ark from its creation at Mount Sinai to its intended permanent home in the temple built by King Solomon. The latter part of the journey explores the legend and folklore surrounding the ark after it seemingly vanished from the stage of world history. Those who are unfamiliar with this part of the ark's story will be surprised that this leg of the journey not only includes places like modern day Israel, but also Ethiopia, Ireland, and even the United Kingdom.

Having read widely on the stories and legends surrounding the ark of the covenant, I was hopeful, but wasn't sure if I'd find anything new in this work. To my delight, I found a gem in chapter three. Charles describes the experiences one can expect to have during an extended stay in the desert, in this case Sinai. I was most impressed with the clarity in which he describes the physical, mental, and emotional strains of life in the desert. It was as if he opened a window that allowed me to see the many stresses that contributed to the Israelites' complaints during their sojourn in the wilderness. For some reason, this part of the book resonated with me. The next time I read of Israel's forty years of wandering in the wilderness, it will be through "new eyes".

Charles Foster has delivered a most enjoyable book that is sure to please both the armchair archaeologist and the biblical history enthusiast alike. He unfolds the story of the Ark's beginnings at Mt. Sinai and its journey into modern day legend and mystery with a style that is both informative and entertaining. Tracing the Ark of the Covenant will make a great addition to your winter reading list. Be sure to order your copy today!

Charles Foster is a writer, barrister, a tutor at the University of Oxford and a Visiting Fellow at Green College Oxford. He has written, edited or contributed to 24 books. Another of his works published by Monarch back in 2006 is The Jesus Inquest - an enquiry into the historicity of the resurrection of Jesus. You can learn more about Charles and his written works at his web site, which can be found at: [www.charlesfoster.co.uk].
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