Lesson 2-3 Flashcards
Detailed match between the biblical and archaeological records
Specificity
When the Exodus occurred,according to the Bible
1446 BC
Egypt’s Nile Delta area where the Israelites settled after Joseph’s name
Goshen
Nomadic,marauding tribes in the Middle East-possibly referring to the Hebrew people(Isrealites)
Habiru
The promised land of the Israelites
Canaan
First city that the Israelites conquered 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 15th century BC
Cypriot
Exodus 20:1-3
“And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the Lord your God,who brought you out of Egypt,out of the land of slavery.You shall have no other gods before me.’ “
A conclusion based on the lack of contrary evidence
Argument from Silence