I don’t know if you’ve been told this before, but we Catholics believe the Ark was an archetype of Mary, not Christ. This is because both carried the Word of God inside them.
We may disagree kindly, but at the very least, it cannot be said that the Catholic belief here is without merit. It’s unquestionable both the Ark and Mary bore the Word of God.
Actually, I’d be interested to hear the reason for believing the Ark was an archetype of Christ. For curiosity’s sake only. I see no reason to debate the topic as again, there is a perfectly valid reason to believe the Ark and Mary are similar types as well.
the quest is ..does this give the glory of God to another? because if it does it violates the 1st commandment and is blasphemy..
Do Catholics understand that the ark led the jews into battle? Do Catholics understand that the blood of sacrifices was poured on the Ark ... on the Mercy seat, in greek the propitiation seat?
The Ark of the Covenant was placed in the Holy of Holies, the innermost room of the Tabernacle. that room could only be entered once per year, on the Day of Atonement . Access was restricted to one person only, the high priest. He had to come into the Holy of Holies with the blood of a goat, on behalf of his own and the people of Israel's sins....so does Mary forgive sins?
God Dwelt on top of the Mercy Seat
The Ark was a type of the body of Christ..It showed that ONE man was Prophet , King and priest..
Grope grope.
Sigh.