Ararat, then they had definitely NOT discovered the Ark.
What I saw immediately convinced me, that if these C-14 test results were obtained on wood samples from the structure they had discovered on Mt.
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So without any hesitation on their part, these Chinese members of the discovery team tabled their full compilation of C-14 test results, and sent me a copy. My curiosity was naturally aroused, as such tests would potentially be a good indication of the structure’s possible antiquity. Ararat had been tested for radiocarbon (C-14). It was quickly indicated that samples of wood from the structures on Mt. Ararat itself, which is mostly a recent volcano that has erupted numerous times in recent history.Įven so, during our conference call I asked whether any scientific tests had already been conducted. I was already skeptical though, because the Bible tells us the Ark landed on “the mountains of Ararat” halfway through the Flood on day 150 ( Genesis 8:4), rather than on Mt.
I would have seriously considered their request if they could convince me that this discovery was genuine. These Chinese members of the discovery team wanted to determine if I would be sympathetic to their claims, and able to participate with them in their planned press conference, to appear as an “expert witness” to corroborate their potential discovery. Such a discovery would be another powerful witness to the truth and authority of God’s Word. We were all looking for the unequivocal evidence that would convince us that this was indeed the remains of the long-sought-after Ark. Friends in Hong Kong who helped arrange this confidential conference call were equally cautious but excited. (View larger image)Īs a scientist I am always cautious and somewhat skeptical of bold and spectacular claims, especially when made in defense of the Bible, yet as a Bible-believing Christian the thought of this wooden structure being the remains of the Ark was tantalizing. One of the photos released by the discovery team of the inside of the wooden structure claimed to be part of the remains of the Ark which they found on Mt.
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