The Exodus Case: New Discoveries Confirm the Historical Exodus
by Lennart Moller
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Author: Lennart MollerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10-25
ISBN: 8772472308
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Scandinavia
Book Reviews of The Exodus Case: New Discoveries Confirm the Historical Exodus
Book Review: Thought Provoking And Worth Reading
Summary: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Ed Vasicek, Author of The Midrash Key: Pinpointing the Old Testament Texts from Which Jesus Preached
Dr.Moller has written a fascinating book that seeks to harmonize events surrounding the Biblical Exodus with Egyptology and the recent "re-discovery" of the real Mt. Sinai in Saudi Arabia (Jabal Al-Lawz).
If Moller did not use words such as, "it is the hypothesis of this book" or other terminology suggesting speculation on his part, the book would be less credible. But he admits to speculating, and his speculations are fascinating (even if historically questionable at a few points).
Many of the photos and research in this volume was done by Ron Wyatt, the controversial amateur archaelogist. Although I am not a Wyatt fan, others have confirmed some of his key discoveries (e.g., Bob Cornuke).
Moller suggests that Joseph's history is incorporated in the legend of Imhotep; yet, Imhotep lived too early for Joseph. Nonetheless, many events and attributes ascribed to Imhotep fit Joseph. Perhaps a better theory is that the Imhotep legned is the combination of the original Imhotep WITH Joseph; it would have been unpopular, when the Hebrews became slaves, to have a Hebrew Hero-type Grand Vizier like Joseph, so the legends were combined. This, then, allows one to believe that the Imhotep legend does indeed include Joseph while not creating havoc with a 600 plus year problem between Imhotep and Joseph.
The idea that Thutmosis IV was the same person as Amenhotep III is a bit weak because the Valley of the Kings would then have two tombs per pharaoh, something that only the early pharoahs did (and then not in the same area). The Pharoah of the Exodus could very well be Amenhotep III.
The author traces the crossing of the Red Sea to an underwater bridge (complete with photos of calcified chariot parts at the bottom of the Red Sea) and takes us all the way to Mt. Sinai.
Moller relies upon the accuracy of the Biblical account (and I appreciate that), and fills in many details along the way. I found the book intriguing and worthwhile. Although I may be a bit uncertain about all of his speculations, many of them harmonize well.
The style is a bit odd; it was originally written in Swedish and then translated into English. It is clearly translated, but the style is a bit "different" (perhaps "lackluster" might be a better term). But the content makes up for the style.
The book contains over 500 photos and maps.
I recommend this book with the caveat that readers remember that much of this is speculative. But it is good stuff.
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In this book you will follow a chain of events that has effected our culture far more than we believe. You must decide for yourself if there is any reason to accept these stories as truth. To help you there are more than 570 color illustrations.Categories
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