The Sign And The Seal (Paperback, Reissue)

Graham Hancock has built up a considerable following with his fascinating titles uncovering some of the most arcane secrets in history. His greatest obsession, however, led him to give up nine years of his life in order to find the exact location of the Ark of the Covenant. Unsurprisingly, the reader is often reminded of the pulse-pounding adventure of Raiders of the Lost Ark, and it's a measure of Hancock's skill that a non-fiction title like this has all the compulsive readability of a thriller. The concept of a quest is a recurrent theme in human history, and Hancock's conflation of travelogue, compelling narrative, the disclosure of hidden facts (not to mention the imagination-stretching borders of the possible) are the elements that make his work so popular. He marshals his arguments with real skill, and even those who don't believe a word will find it hard to put down. But his most singular achievement is in the drawing together of the various strands that lead to the resolution of the mystery. Here, as in many high adventure writer from Rider Haggard onwards, Hancock really delivers the goods. (Kirkus UK)

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS 'Nail-biting' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'An intellectual whodunit by a do-it-yourself sleuth' GUARDIAN ___________________________________ The greatest secret of the last 3000 years is about to be shattered. After nine years investigating the exact location of the ultimate religious icon, the Ark of the Covenant, British researcher and investigative journalist Graham Hancock reveals his status-quo shattering discoveries. Part mystery thriller, part true adventure and part travel book, this gripping piece of historical research challenges society's principal religious preconceptions and takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through ancient history. ___________________________________ 'It should cause widespread discussion, and it deserves to' Daily Telegraph 'Eat your heart out, Harrison Ford' Gerald Seymour 'Highly readable' The Times 'Part travelogue, part sensation, part unravelling, a fascinating story.' Catholic Herald

General

Imprint:	Arrow Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1993
First published:	2001
Authors:	Graham Hancock
Dimensions:	178 x 111 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Mass Market
Pages:	600
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-941635-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > History of religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Biblical archaeology Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > History of religion Books > Christianity
LSN:	0-09-941635-2
Barcode:	9780099416357

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