God's gold
Book Description
Embark on an extraordinary quest through history as archaeologist Sean Kingsley traces one of the most significant spiritual mysteries ever recorded. When Roman forces destroyed Jerusalem's Temple in 70 A.D., they carried away sacred treasures that had defined Jewish faith for centuries: the golden menorah, silver trumpets, and the ornate Table of Divine Presence.
These weren't merely valuable artifacts, but profound symbols of divine connection that had anchored an entire people's relationship with the sacred. Their disappearance marked not just a political conquest, but a spiritual upheaval that would echo through the ages.
Kingsley weaves together previously unexplored historical documents and fresh archaeological evidence to follow these holy objects across five and a half centuries of tumultuous change. His investigation leads through four different civilizations, from Roman palaces to Vandal strongholds, revealing how these treasures became pawns in the grand theater of Mediterranean power struggles.
This remarkable journey spans continents and cultures, taking readers from Vatican corridors to the ruins of Carthage, from Constantinople's ancient hippodrome to the stark wilderness of Judea. Along the way, Kingsley uncovers how these sacred objects carried profound religious, political, and economic significance that transcended their material worth.
For those drawn to understanding how spiritual symbols shape human destiny, this meticulously researched narrative offers insights into faith, power, and the enduring quest for the divine.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 333 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Treasure troves
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Buried treasure
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Judaism
- ✓ Explore Temple of Jerusalem (Jerusalem)
- ✓ Explore Cultural property
- ✓ Explore Treasure troves
