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Biblical Egypt
Biblical Egypt (; ''Mīṣrāyīm''), or Mizraim, is a theological term used by historians and scholars to differentiate between Ancient Egypt as it is portrayed in Judeo-Christian texts and what is known about the region based on archaeological evidence. Along with Canaan, Egypt is one of the most commonly mentioned locations in the Bible, and its people, the Egyptians (or Mitsri), play important roles in the story of the Israelites. Although interaction between Egypt and nearby Semitic-speaking peoples is attested in archaeological sources, they do not otherwise corroborate the biblical account. The Book of Genesis and Book of Exodus describe a period of Hebrew slavery in Egypt, from their settlement in the Land of Goshen until their escape and the journey through the wilderness to Sinai.James Weinstein, "Exodus and the Archaeological Reality", in ''Exodus: The Egyptian Evidence'', ed. Ernest S. Frerichs and Leonard H. Lesko (Eisenbrauns, 1997), p.87 Based on the internal chro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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