Israel In and Out of Egypt: The Archaeological and Historical Background to the Exodus

Did the Exodus of Israel out of Egypt really happen, or is it just an ancient narrative? Deepen your knowledge of Old Testament history with updated archaeological evidence and expert scholarship.In this new volume, Israel In and Out of Egypt: The Archaeological and Historical Background to the Exodus, James K. Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it indeed supports the biblical record concerning this famous biblical account. This volume includes:Maps, line drawings, and imagesNew and relevant archaeological data from sites critical to the geography of the ExodusOver the past thirty or more years, scholars of the Hebrew Bible have been questioning the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for this rejection of the Exodus tradition is due to an alleged lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt of this event. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, or archaeology.In this new and updated edition of his pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning Israel in Egypt.This updated edition includes new and relevant archaeological data discovered at archaeological sites critical to the geography of the Exodus such as:Qantir (Rameses)Tell Retaba (Pithom)Tell el-Maskhuta (Succoth)These new discoveries help clarify some of the chronological issues and settle problems that align with traditional biblical history. In addition to important discoveries in the Isthmus of Suez, excavations at Tell el-Borg in north Sinai now shed new light on passages from the book of Exodus.Perfect for use as a textbook, for seminary and graduate studies, but also a valuable resource for laypeople and Christians alike. Read more