Paperback. Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and archaeology. In this pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines themost current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning Israel in Egypt. In this book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning the Israelite sojourn in Egypt. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780195130881

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Title: Israel in Egypt (Paperback)

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

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Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and archaeology. In this pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning Israel in Egypt.

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James K. Hoffmeier is Professor of Bible Studies and Archaeology at Wheaton College, Illinois.

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