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No.Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
There have been parallels to real plagues. Locusts are still a problem in the region, during especially high tides the Nile can wash out red clay and some wind patterns could lower the red sea so much that you could wade through. But all these are only possible explanation of single events and most of them are really streched. There is no record slaves having built the pyramids (or other monuments like temples etc.). There is little evidence of Jews in Egypt (and that doesn't connect with the location or the time of the pyramids).I thought some of the plagues were proven that at times the river has been known to bleed blood instead of water when the animals die out in it, and there have been plagues of frogs, and other animals, there's a certain science to it but it happens when certain viruses or maybe it's something different but it's scientific.
There have been parallels to real plagues. Locusts are still a problem in the region, during especially high tides the Nile can wash out red clay and some wind patterns could lower the red sea so much that you could wade through. But all these are only possible explanation of single events and most of them are really streched. There is no record slaves having built the pyramids (or other monuments like temples etc.). There is little evidence of Jews in Egypt (and that doesn't connect with the location or the time of the pyramids).
In short, there is no evidence for the Moses story, either historically or archaeological. That fact is recognized by all serious scientists, Jewish, Christian and other.
Fabrications of consistency of bible and history are exclusively from lay people with an agenda.
Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and the escape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
Depends if you want it to be proof or not. There are some very interesting artifacts out there, and you'll find for the most part secularists claim that they have nothing to do with the Exodus while religious people claim they have everything to do with the Exodus. Here's one example: Ipuwer Papyrus - WikipediaIs there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
A word to the Egyptians: Don't think you can squirm out of paying us 3333 years' backpay (and counting) by claiming it didn't happen.
Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
While we managed to beat them in Alexander's court, knowing the Hague, I doubt they would be as fair as he was.
I'm pretty sure you'd get off the hook for lack of evidence.While we managed to beat them in Alexander's court, knowing the Hague, I doubt they would be as fair as he was.
Knowing what the Hague thinks of Israel, I doubt it would be that easy.I'm pretty sure you'd get off the hook for lack of evidence.
There are only bits and pieces that express possibilities that it did happen. Archaeology is a long process.Is there any proof for the passover, that Jews did indeed live as slaves in Egypt and that the miracles and curses existed, water turning to blood, the pestilences, firstborn being killed, etc.........and thee scape of Israelites from Egyptians into the red sea?
It is not archaeologists that place the event at that date. It is Bible literalists that date events in the Old Testament using genealogy that get the date you gave.There is indeed evidence in archaeology for the Conquest of Canaan by the Hebrews in the 15th century BC and there is evidence for the Hebrews having lived in Egypt.
It's a bit of a mess to work out because of disagreements amongst archaeologists.
Many archaeologists want the Exodus in the 13th instead of the 15th century but what the Bible says however can be lined up with the history of and different pharaohs ruling in Egypt, with the Exodus being in the 15th century. Events in Canaan also can be lined up with this earlier dating.
Much of the time that the Hebrews were in Egypt, they were not slaves, but were honoured guests.
There is even a discovery of a large Hebrew settlement in the area of Goshen, where the Hebrews lived, and this settlement had 12 tombs, one of which was large and the sort of thing that the Egyptians would build only for a dignitary. (Joseph and his brothers)
There have been attempts to work out the plagues in terms of logic and natural disasters but that is not necessary when God is seen as a God who can perform miracles.
There have been parallels to real plagues. Locusts are still a problem in the region, during especially high tides the Nile can wash out red clay and some wind patterns could lower the red sea so much that you could wade through. But all these are only possible explanation of single events and most of them are really streched. There is no record slaves having built the pyramids (or other monuments like temples etc.). There is little evidence of Jews in Egypt (and that doesn't connect with the location or the time of the pyramids).
In short, there is no evidence for the Moses story, either historically or archaeological. That fact is recognized by all serious scientists, Jewish, Christian and other.
Fabrications of consistency of bible and history are exclusively from lay people with an agenda.
I thought some of the plagues were proven that at times the river has been known to bleed blood instead of water when the animals die out in it, and there have been plagues of frogs, and other animals, there's a certain science to it but it happens when certain viruses or maybe it's something different but it's scientific.
It would be interesting to see, could there be found "blood" sediment in some part of Nile.