Dunedin, Florida Feb 11, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The Ark Discoveries: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Are Heading
By: Richard Carl Bright & John Thomas McIntosh
New Book Reexamines the Resting Place of Noah’s Ark Through Scripture, History, and Science
The Ark Discoveries: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Are Heading, by Richard Carl Bright and John Thomas McIntosh, offers a compelling and meticulously researched examination of one of history’s most enduring mysteries: Where did Noah’s Ark truly come to rest? Grounded in biblical authority and enriched by linguistic, historical, and geological scholarship, the book revisits Genesis 8:4, which states that the Ark rested upon the “mountains of Ararat."
The authors explore the original Hebrew text, which refers to rrt—a word later rendered as Urartu—a vast mountainous region whose boundaries shifted dramatically over centuries, encompassing areas of modern-day eastern Turkey, Armenia, Iran, Georgia, and possibly
northern Iraq.
By tracing the evolving geography of the Urartu Kingdom, the authors challenge simplified assumptions that equate the biblical “mountains of Ararat” exclusively with present-day Mount Ararat. They argue that understanding the Ark’s landing site requires examining what Ararat meant at the time of the Flood and at the time Genesis was written,
traditionally attributed to Moses between 1400–1450 BC.
The book also addresses a controversial claim held by some researchers—that Mount Ararat is a post-Flood mountain. Citing respected scientists including Dr. John Morris, Dr. Tim LaHaye, and Turkish geologist Dr. Bayraktutan, the authors present geological evidence indicating that Mount Ararat existed before the Flood and rose to its greatest height during the cataclysmic geological activity associated with it.
In addition to scientific and textual analysis, The Ark Discoveries examines how Moses may have received the Genesis account—through divine revelation, ancient written records, or oral traditions preserved by patriarchs such as Noah, Abraham, or Enoch. Referencing scholars like Henrietta C. Mears and Dr. Henry Morris, the authors affirm the reliability and divine truth of Scripture while engaging historical inquiry.
Perhaps most compelling are the book’s discussions of more than 40 reported Ark sightings on Mount Ararat and the author’s personal interviews with multiple eyewitnesses, including individuals with firsthand or credible secondhand knowledge of the Ark’s presence. Blending faith, scholarship, and investigative rigor, The Ark Discoveries does not merely revisit old theories—it invites readers into a deeper, more informed understanding of biblical history and one of humanity’s greatest questions.
About the Authors:
Richard Carl Bright is a dedicated researcher and author with decades of study focused on biblical history, archaeology, and the Flood account. John Thomas McIntosh brings extensive research experience and analytical insight to the study of ancient texts and
historical geography.
Book Information:
Title: The Ark Discoveries: Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We Are Heading
Authors: Richard Carl Bright & John Thomas McIntosh
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: December 6, 2021
Available on: https://www.amazon.com/ARK-DISCOVERIES-WHERE-WERE-HEADING/
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