We understand the importance of faith and family, and that is a core value that we apply to every aspect of our business. We started the Holy Land Market as a family business in 2001, and have grown as a company and family since then. As a family of strong faith, our primary goal when starting out was to support the locals in the Holy Land, and that’s still our main focus today.

We’re proud to offer the largest collection of authentic items from the Holy Land to customers like you. Our items are handmade by only the most experienced artisans in various cities. They understand the importance of crafting every item with care and love.

Our core values are focused on family and our faith, and those principles shape every aspect of our business. In fact, Holy Land Market was started as a family business more than twenty years ago, and it remains a family business to this day. We started Holy Land Market with one important goal in mind-- to be the Christian standard in the Holy Land-- a goal we still strive for.

Exodus 25 says that God wanted the Israelites to build a sanctuary so that He could live among His people. He gave detailed instructions to Moses on how the Ark should be built, what it should be built with, how it should be transported, and who should transport it.

Once created, the Ark became a symbol of God’s presence – literally as well as figuratively. It was a literal symbol, because God Himself stated in Exodus 25:22 that He will hover over the Ark and command the Israelites. It was also a figurative symbol, as it contained the Ten Commandments, which are the foundational principles of Judaism as well as Christianity.

Apart from the Ten Commandments, the Ark of the Covenant also contained a jar of manna and Aaron’s rod. The jar of manna was placed by Aaron as a remembrance of the sustenance God provided to His people. When Aaron was chosen as the High Priest, God approved and made his rod blossom with flowers and almonds.

More importantly, the Ark was – and it still remains – the first and only manmade object considered to be sacred and holy by the Jewish people. It is remarkable, as worshipping or venerating physical manifestations of God is strictly prohibited in Judaism. In fact, the history of Judaism starts with Abraham, who was an iconoclast who opposed the prevalent notions of spirituality in Babylonia – which involved idol worship.

However, the Israelites venerated the Ark, as it was built under the explicit command of God and per His exact instructions, down to every detail. So, even though it was manmade, it was willed into existence by God. It continues to remain the only worldly object worthy of reverence in Jewish faith.

Joshua 3:7 states that when the priests carrying the Ark stepped into the water, the flow of the water stopped immediately and the river parted so that the Israelites could get to the other side. The river remained still until everyone got to the other side, after which it started flowing again. It was God’s will – which was manifested through the Ark – that allowed the Israelites to cross the river and get to the Promised Land.

In the Battle of Jericho, the priests carried the Ark and marched around the wall of Jericho for six days. On the seventh day, when the priests gave a loud shout, the wall came down, which allowed the Israelites to take control of the city.

When the Israelites obeyed God’s commands dutifully, He protected them against evil and harm, as witnessed in the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River and in the Battle of Jericho.

At the same time, when people failed to obey His commands, God punished them severely. For instance, Aaron’s sons were killed when they tried to enter God’s dwelling against His commands.

It shows that fearing God and obeying His commands is the primary duty of a believer. Rebelling against God or failing to obey His commands can bring pain and misery.

As a Reminder

One reason we add any religious replica to our home is as a reminder of our principles and our faith. Each artifact has a story behind it and some of those stories stand out to us more than others. Regarding the Ark, one thing that people have always appreciated about the artifact is that it symbolizes what we should all do to live a happy and peaceful life, not only for ourselves but others.

As a Religious gift

Another reason to consider replicas is because of the meaning they have to others. If you know someone who is very religious, they would appreciate the significance of a gift like Ark of the Covenant replicas. It’s also something different that stands out as a gift. That means the recipient will be more appreciative because they know that you put great thought into it.

Something Different for the Home

There are religious items that are found in almost any home. We wear them as jewelry, put them on a table where everyone can see them, have them on walls or different areas of the house as constant reminders of the love and lessons our faith provides us. The fact is that they also stand out as a unique item in our home that is meaningful to the person or persons living there.