2lesson2-3 Flashcards
Detailed match between the biblical and archaeological records
Specificity
When the exodus occurred, according to the Bible
1446 BC
Egyptians Nile delta area where the Israelites settled after Joseph’s time
Goshen
Nomadic, marauding tribes in the Middle East-possibly referring to the Hebrew people (Israelites)
Habiru
The promised land if the Israelites
Canaan
First city that the Israelites conquered after crossing the Jordan River
Jericho
A conclusion based on the lack of contrary evidence
Argument from silence
Archaeologist who claimed that Jericho was destroyed much earlier than the Bible says
Kenyon
Large dung beetle regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt
Scarab
Type of Pottery imported from Cyprus and used by the wealthy in the 15th century BC
Cypriot