Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament
by John D. Currid
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In 1872 August Eisenlohr observed, 'It has long been the object of Egyptologists to discover in the numerous Egyptian monuments still remaining in stone and papyrus, traces of the Israelites, which might show us the events related in the Old Testament from an Egyptian point of view.' Much has changed since Eisenlohr uttered those words. Many scholars today maintain a less judicious approach, arguing that there was little contact between Egypt and the Bible.This volume will argue vigorously show more against that prevailing minimalistic approach. The reality is that we do not give the biblical writers enough credit for their knowledge of the ancient Near East and of Egypt in particular. A primary aim of this book is to show many firm point of contact between Egypt and the Bible on a variety of levels. show lessTags
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NO OF PAGES: 269 SUB CAT I: Archaeology SUB CAT II: History SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: An excellent study of the Egyptian background of certain parts of the Old Testament.NOTES: SUBTITLE:
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John D. Currid is the Carl McMurray Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his Ph.D. degree in archaeology from the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. He has several books in print, including Ancient Egypt and the Old Testament.
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- 221.95 — Religion The Bible Old Testament (Tanakh) Geography, history, chronology, persons of Old Testament lands in Old Testament times History
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- BS1199 .E59 .C87 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible Old Testament Works about the Old Testament
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