L.2-3b. Vocab. Flashcards
Detailed match between the biblical and archaeological records
Specificity
When the Exodus occurred, according to the Bible
1446 BC
Egypt’s Nile Delta where the Israelites settled after Joseph’s time
Goshen
Nomadic, marauding tribes in the Middle East- possibly referring to the Hebrew people ( the Israelites )
Habiru
The promised land of the Israelites
Canaan
First city that the Israelites conquer after crossing the Jordan River
Jericho
Archaeologist who claimed that Jericho as 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 25th century BC
Cypriot
A conclusion based on the lack of contrary evidence
Argument from silence