06-19-2009, 12:57 PM
Jona, I wasn't joking. I have also heard about this alleged "original" Ark of the Covenant. It is possible that the original was NOT carried out by the Babylonians or the Romans, but hidden somewhere when it was clear they were going to take Jerusalem, separately of course.
I don't know of any mention of the original Ark or even a reproduction being in the treasures taken from the Second Temple by the Romans. Lamps, bowls, small implements and furnishings, yes. Seems like the Ark would have been prominently displayed in the sculptures, and probably not melted down along with the other items taken.
I'm not an expert, though, so don't take my word for it. The Raiders movie was very silly in how that scene was depicted. I doubt the German soldiers would have gotten nearly that far, and also doubt that Levites in that day would have cooperated with them. It was forbidden for anyone but the High Priest to touch the Ark, as you know, even the priests who carried it only touched it with a pole threaded through its rings.
I don't know of any mention of the original Ark or even a reproduction being in the treasures taken from the Second Temple by the Romans. Lamps, bowls, small implements and furnishings, yes. Seems like the Ark would have been prominently displayed in the sculptures, and probably not melted down along with the other items taken.
I'm not an expert, though, so don't take my word for it. The Raiders movie was very silly in how that scene was depicted. I doubt the German soldiers would have gotten nearly that far, and also doubt that Levites in that day would have cooperated with them. It was forbidden for anyone but the High Priest to touch the Ark, as you know, even the priests who carried it only touched it with a pole threaded through its rings.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
