A six-part documentary series on the story of the Ark of the Covenant featuring world-leading archaeologists and biblical scholars AMIHAI MAZAR, AREN MAEIR, SANDRA RICHTER, JOSHUA BERMAN, ISRAEL FINKELSTEIN, JAMES K. HOFFMEIER, CRAIG EVANS, JOE UZIEL, CLAIRE PFANN, CHRIS MCKINNY, and many more.
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ABOUT THE SERIES
In Those Days: The Ark Chronicles is a 6-part documentary series on the story of the Ark of the Covenant featuring world-leading archaeologists and biblical scholars. Narrated by Blair Linne—spoken word artist, actress, and Bible teacher—the series follows the journey of the Ark of the Covenant out of Egypt into Canaan. In Those Days: The Ark Chronicles is guided by our team of scholars—including Amihai Mazar, Aren Maeir, Sandra Richter, Joshua Berman, Israel Finkelstein, James K. Hoffmeier, Craig Evans, Joe Uziel, Claire Pfann, Chris McKinny, and many more. It will take you into the Egyptian background, reveal rare on-site footage, and expertly crafted CGI recreations that will transport you to these biblical landscapes. Join us to discover In Those Days: The Ark Chronicles.
RUNNING TIME: 30-40 minutes per episode
The Episodes
Episode 1: Out of Egypt
Explores Israel’s experience in Egypt from the account of the Exodus in the light of archaeology and Egyptology
Episode 2: The Tabernacle
Shows the construction of the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant at Mount Sinai focusing on the question of Egyptian influence.
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Episode 3: The Inheritance
Tells the story of Israel’s journey with the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant into the land of Canaan focusing on the archaeological and geographical background.
Episode 4: The Philistines
Analyzes the origins of the Philistines, their settlement in Canaan, and their conflicts with Israel, including the dramatic capture of the Ark of the Covenant.
Episode 5: The Tents
Investigates the aftermath of the Tabernacle’s destruction at Shiloh and the role of the Ark of the Covenant in the emergence of Solomon’s Temple.
Episode 6: The Fate of the Ark of the Covenant
Examines one of the most perplexing historical questions—what happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
Gesher Media presents • in association with Chutzpa Productions • IN THOSE DAYS: THE ARK CHRONICLES Produced by Roy Brown & Doug Johnson • Directed by Igal Hecht • Written by Chris McKinny & Igal Hecht
Cast
Blair Linne is a Christian spoken word artist, actress, and Bible teacher. Blair is recognized as one of the originators of the Christian spoken word genre. Blair has written poetry for Sprite, Neutrogena, NBC, and the Gospel Coalition. She has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, on ABC’s Nightline, popular Christian radio show Revive Our Hearts, and several Christian Hip Hop albums. She has appeared in numerous theater productions, commercials and television shows including Days of Our Lives, Alias, Malcolm in the Middle, Boston Public, The Parkers and American Dreams, as well as her own Saturday morning show, SK8 (Skate) on NBC. Blair lives in Philadelphia with her husband Shai Linne and their three children Sage, Maya, and Ezra; she serves in discipling women at Risen Christ Fellowship, where her husband is one of the founding pastors.
Crew
Igal Hecht, Director and Producer
Award-winning filmmaker, Igal Hecht, has been involved in the production of over fifty documentary films and over twenty television series. Igal’s projects have been screened nationally and internationally on Netflix, BBC, Documentary Channel, CBC, YES-TV (Canada), HBO Europe, and many others.
Dr. Chris McKinny, Writer and Producer
Chris is an active archaeologist and biblical scholar who excavates in Israel and publishes extensively on the history, geography, and archaeology of Ancient Israel. He is a research fellow, writer, and producer at Gesher Media and served as the writer and producer on In Those Days: the Ark Chronicles and Quest for the Throne of God and co-produces Behind the Bible.
Rebecca Pettit, Producer
Rebecca is a writer and producer at Gesher Media. Her award-winning films are featured online via streaming services like Amazon Prime and YouTube and television outlets like the History Channel, National Geographic, and Discovery Channels. She currently produces Behind the Bible, Gesher Media’s social media wing. She also is pursuing a Ph.D. and has taught for many years as a lecturer in the lands of the Bible.
Founded by Dr. Roy B. Brown, creator of Accordance Bible Software, and Douglas A. Johnson, Gesher Media explores the historical, archaeological, and cultural background of the Bible through film, photography, and books. Gesher Media productions examine biblical events through the prism of historical sources, current archaeological discoveries, and historical geography, illuminating the backgrounds of the biblical narrative and its relevance to us today.