When Did the Exodus Happen?
When did the biblical Exodus happen? Two independent chronological statements in 1 Kings 6:1 and Judges 11:26 point strongly toward an Exodus around 1446 BC.
Where Did Israel Cross the Red Sea? Examining the Major Exodus Crossing Theories
Explore the leading theories for where Israel crossed the Red Sea, including the northern lakes, Bitter Lakes, Gulf of Suez, Nuweiba, and the Straits of Tiran, with the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal.
Where Was the Heliacal Rise of Sothis Observed?
Examine where Egypt’s heliacal rising of Sothis was observed and how Memphis, Heliopolis, and Thebes affect ancient Egyptian chronology.
The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, its underground complex, royal symbolism, construction, and place in ancient Egyptian history.
Bricks Without Straw?
Discover how ancient Egyptian mudbrick construction illuminates the biblical account of Hebrew labor, straw, Pharaoh, and the Exodus.
Avaris and the Hebrews in Egypt: Archaeology of the Eastern Delta
Explore Avaris/Tell el-Dab'a, its Levantine population, Hyksos history, and why the site is central to research on Joseph, Goshen, and Israel in Egypt.