We all know the story- we were taught it at a very young age.
But is there historical proof that it ACTUALLY happened, as told in the bible?
Scholars have argued the point since the beginning of time it seems like. Even with our modern technology- sometimes we have more questions than answers.
Modern historical scholars are finding more and more proof that key 'major' events that are in the bible, actually occurred. In odd archeology finds, they are finding historical references made to the events. We should remember that in our myths are kernels of fact, or truths. So I was intrigued to ready this latest book by Nissen, whose writings I have read before, courtesy of Dad's Lutheran newsletters.
Synopsis: In May 2010 a Chinese-Kurdish research team released to the press that they had found a large wooden structure on Mt. Ararat at an altitude of 4,200 meters. But this spectacular discovery has been ignored - even though it IS most probably the biblical Ark of Noah.
According to biblical records, Noah's Ark was
actually stranded in "the Mountains of Ararat." And yet the media has been very silent about this find.
But if it is genuine, it would shake the conventional view of prehistoric times and the
generally accepted theories of evolution under lying much of modern science.
Comprehensive view
Henri Nissen began in 1999 to
research the topic of the discovery of the ark and has made several
expeditions to Eastern
Turkey. In this book, Nissen unveils the great
Chinese-Kurdish discovery and presents the reader with facts that allow one to
decide for himself, if this find is genuine or not. He also presents a
historical review of the search for the Ark, and
describes the ancient sources, both biblical and other, such as the Sumerian
clay tablets, which also describe the Flood, the Ark,
and persons alluding to Noah. Modified World History
The 320-page book also reveals scientific details that
seem to confirm the Flood, from which the Ark rescued
Noah and his family, is not merely a myth but in fact an actual historical
event. If that is indeed the case, it seriously weakens the theory of
evolution, which makes no allowance for such a catastrophic event. Likewise, a
flood catastrophe would change the prerequisites for the radio carbon 14 test and other dating methods based on
geological strata. Furthermore, the author addresses the theories of people
being larger prior to the catastrophe and living longer and being more
intelligent due to different conditions of living, such as higher levels of
oxygen
Photos of the Ark?
The Chinese-Kurdish group has not yet been able to
raise funds to fully investigate this spectacular
find. But the Hong Kong Chinese have published photos
and produced the highly acclaimed film
The Days of Noah--Apocalypse featuring
the big wood structure discovered on Mt. Ararat by their
Kurdish guide Parasut. The structure was covered by
ice and rocks and found at an altitude of
approx. 4,200 meters (an area which is normally
covered by ice on the north western side the
mountain). The photos - also included in the book -
are absolutely amazing. They show a total of
seven spaces with beams, doors, hooks, stairs and even
rope, crystal, and hay. The wood is reddish-
brown and without nails and metal fittings. Everything
is tenoned as in old buildings. The wood
facing the entrance is partly destroyed.
Reliable
Apart from the authorities, however, no other people
were granted access to the find since both the
Chinese and Kurds were afraid of artifacts being stolen. Understandably, this
has resulted in
rumours questioning the authenticity of the find.
But Dr. Joel Klenck, an American archaeologist who
graduated from Harvard
University,
has
examined the site. His theories about the age of the
find differ from those of the Chinese. Because
of his
belief in conventional dating, he believes it dates back to the "long dry
winter" at the end of
the Ice Age
or approximately 9,000 years ago. But the first carbon 14 dating of the
artifacts points
to 4,800
years ago. Even if Dr. Kleck has different ideas about the dating, he
makes it quite clear
that the find is no piece of scenery but is an
authentic find of a very old wooden structure.
Many indications of the Ark
Whether the find proves the existence of the Ark or
not, Henri Nissen's thorough, long-standing
research has convinced him that the biblical story
about Noah and the Ark is
more than a myth. It
was an actual event that happened only 5,000 years
ago. In addition, Noah's Ark:
Ancient
Accounts and New Discoveries presents several of the many signs of
the big Flood that drastically
changed the conditions of life on earth.
Check out this interesting video, that has pictures of the interior of the ark (remember it is has been under ICE for thousands of years, it doesn't look like the ark from storybooks!)
Review: This is NOT a book that you stroll through! The author gives you chapters and chapters of info to work through. Seriously- it took me about 9 days to get through it, as I kept going back and looking at previous chapters and thinking about all the info presented! We know that archeologists and scientists are constantly announcing new finds that verify events that are documented in the bible. So we should not be surprised that a large wooden ship, matching the dimensions of the ark, given in the bible, has been found in the Ararat Mountains?
The author does an excellent job in providing all available info from the past and current events, including photographs, to offer the reader a comprehensive look at the facts, that should lead to the viable conclusion, that this boat could in fact be THE ark. One can understand the reluctance of the Chinese expedition crew to share too much info, as we know how find sites are looted (just think back to the looters of Katrina and Sandy, and should we question the amount of zealots who would descend on the mountain and take the ark apart piece by piece to sell to the highest bidders?).. But with the politics of the region, one wonders a) if the ark can be kept safe and b)if it will ever be properly processed as a historical find.
If you have someone who is interested in bible history, history, or a love of lore, they will LOVE reading this book and coming to their own conclusions!
Check out this interesting video, that has pictures of the interior of the ark (remember it is has been under ICE for thousands of years, it doesn't look like the ark from storybooks!)
Review: This is NOT a book that you stroll through! The author gives you chapters and chapters of info to work through. Seriously- it took me about 9 days to get through it, as I kept going back and looking at previous chapters and thinking about all the info presented! We know that archeologists and scientists are constantly announcing new finds that verify events that are documented in the bible. So we should not be surprised that a large wooden ship, matching the dimensions of the ark, given in the bible, has been found in the Ararat Mountains?
The author does an excellent job in providing all available info from the past and current events, including photographs, to offer the reader a comprehensive look at the facts, that should lead to the viable conclusion, that this boat could in fact be THE ark. One can understand the reluctance of the Chinese expedition crew to share too much info, as we know how find sites are looted (just think back to the looters of Katrina and Sandy, and should we question the amount of zealots who would descend on the mountain and take the ark apart piece by piece to sell to the highest bidders?).. But with the politics of the region, one wonders a) if the ark can be kept safe and b)if it will ever be properly processed as a historical find.
If you have someone who is interested in bible history, history, or a love of lore, they will LOVE reading this book and coming to their own conclusions!
About the Author: Henri Nissen is a journalist and has written thousands of articles, produced radio broadcasts and television programs, and written 11 books. He has traveled extensively in French-speaking Africa for the Lutheran World Federation. He is now an independent media consultant. He is married to the artist Birthe Engedal, and has a daughter and two sons.The search for Noah's Ark has been his passion for the last ten years, and he has visited the Ararat Mountains numerous times. This book is the result of his comprehensive research.
If you know Danish, this is an excellent interview with Nissen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2Dv7Nlsq4
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this book, free of charge, for review purposes, from Scandinavian Publishing. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it.
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