While there are many enigmatic passages scattered throughout the Holy Books of the Abrahamic religions, the following Top Ten list was created, compiled and presented by the Who's ? Right Blog.
10 Biblical Giants
While the Tanakh, Old Testament and Qur'an suggest that giants were produced as a result of the "Sons of God and the Daughters of Men" intermingling, there is no definite proof of such a claim, therefore making this one the Bible's most interesting, if not gigantic, mysteries. And, while it is written that giants came about in such a celestial way before the great Flood of Noah, it does not go into detail where the Philistine giants came from in the Post-Flood world.
For more information, please visit: The Nephilim (Biblical Giants)
9 10 Lost Tribes of Israel
The 10 Lost Tribes of Israel refers to the ancient Israelites that formed the Kingdom of Israel and eventually 'disappeared' from Biblical and Talmudic history after the kingdom was destroyed by ancient Assyria around 720 BC. Many speculations have been given over many centuries of the possible whereabouts of this ancient kingdom's people, but it has mysteriously remained a secret even unto our modern times.
The word "manna" appears only twice in the Tanakh/Old Testament and three times in the Qur'an . The Bible descriptions vary as well - Exodus describes the substance as "a fine, flake-like thing" that had the taste of honey wafers; Numbers adds that it had the "appearance of bdellium", which was ground and made into a cake-like treat. The Sahih Muslim narrates in the hadith that the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Truffles are part of the 'mana' which Allah, sent to the people of Israel through Moses, and its juice is a medicine for the eye." Nor could the heavenly substance be stored for the next day. A mystery within the mystery...
For more information, please visit: Manna (a heavenly substance)
For more information, please visit: Manna (a heavenly substance)
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From ancient tales to modern Hebrew poetry, the biblical story of the witch of Endor (who purportedly raised the spirit of Samuel) has many interpretations. In the 2nd century A.D., the Septuagint describes her as a ventriloquist, the Yalkut Shimoni (11th century A. D.) suggests that the witch is the mother of Abner, and modern Christian denominations, such as the Seventh-Day Adventists, imply that the story is an example of ancient witchcraft or sorcery in the Bible. Another spellbinding mystery that remains obscure.
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6 Pharaoh of the Exodus
The book of Exodus relates how the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and the eventual escape led by Moses, yet the scriptures do not enlighten who the pharaoh was during that time. Some scholars believe there were two Egyptian rulers involved: "the pharaoh of the oppression" and "the pharaoh of the exodus", which neither are named in the Holy Books. Suggestions as to which of Egypt's many rulers was involved spans from Thitmose I to Merneptah. This reigning mystery remains a regal puzzle in our modern times.
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Melchizedek is listed in the Holy Bibles as being the King of Salem, in the land of Mesopotamia, who anoints and blesses Abram (Abraham) after the Battle of the Vale Siddim. He was the first person mentioned in the Torah/Pentateuch as being titled a priest (preceding Adam in the priesthood). According to the Dead Sea Scrolls, he is described as a 'divine being'. Melchizedek is not mentioned in the Qur'an, but there are a few Islamic scholars who suggest a link between him and Khidr, a holy servant of Allah. Few mysteries of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles have attracted more interest than the enigmatic identity of Melchizedek.
For more information, please visit: Melchizedek: The Mystery Man
Noah's Ark refers to the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative, which God saves Noah, his family and a remnant of all the world's animals from the destruction of the great flood. Detailed instructions on the construction of the ark can be found outlined in the Holy Books, and it is purported that it [the ark] came to rest on Mount Ararat, yet it's actual location remains cloaked in obscurity. The search for Noah's Ark has been ongoing since the time of Eusebius (c/275-339 A.D.)
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The Garden of Eden was a biblical "garden of God" described in the canonical books of Genesis, Ezekiel and Isaiah and discussed indirectly in other sections of the the Tanakh/Old Testament. There are many stories, myths, epics and poems attributed to the Garden of Eden, but none have satisfied the curiosity of mankind as to its actual location. Most scholars agree that it was located near present-day Iraq where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet, but it would seem that the 'land of plenty' will continue to remain hidden from the curious seekers who are determined to unlock its enigmatic location.
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For more information, please visit: Garden of Eden
The Ark of the Covenant was a special 'chest' described in the Book of Exodus. According to tradition, the Ark contained the Tablets of Stone [on which the 10 Commandments was inscribed]; other scholars of religion deem that Aaron's 'budding' rod, a jar of manna and the first Torah scroll [written by Moses] was also inside the holy chest. However, during the reign of King Solomon, it was recorded in Melachim I (I Kings) that the Ark only contained the two stone tablets. Some theologians believe the Ark was carried off to Babylon after that empire conquered Jerusalem in 586 B.C., other scholars claim it was hidden by the prophet Jeremiah during this same time period. What really happened to the Ark of the Covenant remains a perplexing enigma today.
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1 Origins of Mankind
The origins of mankind is one of the most controversial subjects in our modern world. The "Creation verses Evolution" theory has been an ongoing debate for at least 200 years. While 'creation' is based upon faith and individual opinion, 'evolution' is a comprehensive study embraced through scientific supposition. And, while the "evolution theory" took form before 'creation', the "creation theory" is more commonly accepted because it is a documented religion-based history concerning mankind's beginnings. The knowledge of where the human race originally came from continues to remain the greatest mystery of mankind.
For more information, please visit: Origins of Mankind; Concept of Evolution
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