How reliable is Exodus?

The absence of indisputable direct evidence for the Exodus has led many scholars to deny its historicity. However, although the archaeological record represents an undeniable challenge to traditional interpretations of the Biblical record, there is sufficient evidence to convince even skeptical archaeologists that the Scriptural account describes a genuine historical exodus event.

The absence of indisputable direct evidence for the Exodus has led many scholars to deny its historicity. However, although the archaeological record represents an undeniable challenge to traditional interpretations of the Biblical record, there is sufficient evidence to convince even skeptical archaeologists that the Scriptural account describes a genuine historical exodus event.

Reason and Revelation, 2024

This is part two of a two-part article focusing on determining the Date of Exodus based primarily on internal scriptural evidence. An upcoming two-part article will address extra-biblical/archaeological evidence for the Date of the Exodus. Many scholars argue that the Exodus described in the Bible never occurred. Among those who accept its historicity, there is a division regarding its dating: the "early" date (1447/1446 B.C.) versus the "late" date (ca. 1250 B.C.). A straightforward assessment of the textual evidence in Scripture leads to the early date of the Exodus. However, some scholars argue that the archaeological evidence does not support this early date. Instead, they assert that the evidence supports a late date, leading them to reinterpret key biblical passages accordingly. Upon re-examining the available evidence, it becomes evident that the early date for the Exodus remains not only tenable but also preferable. When history and archaeology are properly analyzed in light of the biblical text, they can significantly enhance our faith in the reliability of Scripture, affirming its historical and factual foundations.

Reason and Revelation, 2024

Many scholars argue that the Exodus of the Bible never occurred. Among those who believe it did occur, scholars are divided about when it happened: "early" (1447/1446 B.C.) or "late" (ca. 1250 B.C.). A straightforward assessment of the textual evidence in Scripture leads to the early date of the Exodus, but some scholars believe the archaeological evidence does not support an early date. Instead, they argue it supports a late date of the Exodus and, subsequently, interpret key Bible passages in a way that supports the late date. A re-examination of the available evidence reveals that an early Exodus date is still not only tenable-it is preferable. Article In Brief... Article In Brief...

Identifying the Historicity of the Exodus, 2023

This essay is a review of the biblical account of Exodus and its possible correlation with the history of Egypt. Interpretations of Egyptian texts, ancient documents and the Pentateuch of the Bible shed new light on the stay of the People of Israel in Egypt and their epic departure led by Moses. Was the Exodus a historical event? When did it happen? In this essay, the story of Exodus and its background in the book of Genesis are critically analyzed, as well as the genealogy of Abraham's family, that of James-Israel and his descendants; the history of Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period (1780-1560 B.C.); and the archaeological findings in the Eastern Delta of Egypt, to propose a tenable (historically feasible) theory about the Israelite stay in Egypt and the Exodus, complemented by a summary of their long dwelling in the desert and the conquest of Canaan. RESUMEN Este ensayo es una revisión del relato bíblico del Éxodo y su posible correlación con la historia de Egipto. Interpretaciones de textos egipcios, antiguos documentos y el Pentateuco de la Biblia arrojan nueva luz sobre la estancia del Pueblo de Israel en Egipto y su épica salida conducida por Moisés. ¿Fue el Éxodo un evento histórico? ¿Cuándo ocurrió? En este ensayo se analiza críticamente el relato del Éxodo y sus antecedentes en el libro de

Our paper gives a number of examples of ancient Egyptian sources which seem to have details matching those in Exodus which may confirm that the Exodus was an historical event contrary to claims that there is no evidence for the Exodus being historical.

Chronology and Catastrophism Review, 2017

This set of three articles should be of interest to chronological revisionists and biblical fundamentalists. The articles offer a much shortened chronology from the end of Old Kingdom in Egypt or equivalent periods in Canaan and Mesopotamia (here equated with the time of the Exodus) and the Amarna period (here, the time of Kings Saul and David).