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Patterns of Evidence: Exodus
From Back cover: Filmmaker Timothy Mahoney had one important question: Did the Exodus story as written in the Bible really happen? According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding "no." Many would say it is just a myth, a fairy tale.
Shaken by these opinions, Mahoney decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific approach. After identifying key details in the biblical text, he embarks on a 12-year journey across the globe, traveling to the very locations the biblical events are said to have happened to see first hand whether there is evidence for the Exodus or not.
After interviewing some of the world's leading archaeologists, he comes to a profound question: What if the experts have been looking for evidence in the wrong time period? The results is one of the most revealing and in-depth investigations into the Exodus ever captured on film, one that allows you to come to your own conclusions about an amazing pattern of evidence and what it might mean for today.
Shaken by these opinions, Mahoney decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific approach. After identifying key details in the biblical text, he embarks on a 12-year journey across the globe, traveling to the very locations the biblical events are said to have happened to see first hand whether there is evidence for the Exodus or not.
After interviewing some of the world's leading archaeologists, he comes to a profound question: What if the experts have been looking for evidence in the wrong time period? The results is one of the most revealing and in-depth investigations into the Exodus ever captured on film, one that allows you to come to your own conclusions about an amazing pattern of evidence and what it might mean for today.
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July 18, 2017
Deb’s Dozen: Did the Exodus occur as written in the Bible? Consider the Evidence!
I cannot remember the last time I was as engrossed in a movie as when I watched Patterns of Evidence: Exodus produced by Timothy Mahoney. As a Christian who believes the Bible is true, I was fascinated by Tim’s exploration for evidence extant in archeology that would prove or disprove the Scriptures. This is a five star, must see movie. The book is equally fascinating: also five stars.
Mahoney takes us along on his twelve year journey searching for the answers to the question of whether the Exodus happened as the Bible says it did. He talked over time with numerous archeologists, rabbis, theologians—even the Prime Minister and President of Israel. He found that most archaeologists find no evidence “in the ground” and that many rabbis and theologians feel that doesn’t matter—that the Bible serves as a foundation for faith—that the stories within are just for teaching and aren’t necessarily true. Tim couldn’t handle that answer.
He stated in an interview I had with him at the recent International Christian Retail Show that he merely wanted to make a film—Christian or Biblical. He went to Egypt, to the area of the Nile Delta, to find where the Exodus began only to be told there was no evidence there ever was an exodus from Egypt. He wanted to be intellectually honest, so he went home to do more research.
He said after reading several archeological reports, he felt a chill: If the Exodus wasn’t real, he’d been believing a lie—then the entire Bible wasn’t real—what Christ and Paul had said couldn’t be trusted either as they both referred to Moses. He was greatly distraught.
Then he stumbled over a book someone had given him, but that he had never read: David Rohl’s Pharaohs and Kings. Rohl believes the Exodus did occur—that most archeologists were looking for evidence in the wrong time period. In 2003, Mahoney met and interviewed Rohl for the first time. He determined that “if the Bible is really true, the evidence demands that we follow it.”
After eleven years of investigating, he finally made the film. Patterns of Evidence: Exodus is a film of remembrance and a warning. One hundred eighty times in the Bible we find God saying, “Do not forget that I brought you out of Egypt.” Mahoney says many Christians and Jews are comfortable in their unbelief/disbelief about the Exodus, but that he was “fatally shot with the truth.” The film gives permission to us to verbalize the doubts we may have in our minds which affect the beliefs of our hearts.
I asked Tim what he learned about himself through the research and making of the film. He said he learned that he was more capable of much more than he thought he was—that many of us get distracted from our goals and never accomplish what we set out to do. “I learned to depend on taking a small step of faith each day.”
Tim Mahoney and his wife, Jill (who accompanied him on his journey), live in the greater Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. They have four grown children and six grandchildren. He is a well-spoken, gentle man—I enjoyed meeting them both.
I cannot remember the last time I was as engrossed in a movie as when I watched Patterns of Evidence: Exodus produced by Timothy Mahoney. As a Christian who believes the Bible is true, I was fascinated by Tim’s exploration for evidence extant in archeology that would prove or disprove the Scriptures. This is a five star, must see movie. The book is equally fascinating: also five stars.
Mahoney takes us along on his twelve year journey searching for the answers to the question of whether the Exodus happened as the Bible says it did. He talked over time with numerous archeologists, rabbis, theologians—even the Prime Minister and President of Israel. He found that most archaeologists find no evidence “in the ground” and that many rabbis and theologians feel that doesn’t matter—that the Bible serves as a foundation for faith—that the stories within are just for teaching and aren’t necessarily true. Tim couldn’t handle that answer.
He stated in an interview I had with him at the recent International Christian Retail Show that he merely wanted to make a film—Christian or Biblical. He went to Egypt, to the area of the Nile Delta, to find where the Exodus began only to be told there was no evidence there ever was an exodus from Egypt. He wanted to be intellectually honest, so he went home to do more research.
He said after reading several archeological reports, he felt a chill: If the Exodus wasn’t real, he’d been believing a lie—then the entire Bible wasn’t real—what Christ and Paul had said couldn’t be trusted either as they both referred to Moses. He was greatly distraught.
Then he stumbled over a book someone had given him, but that he had never read: David Rohl’s Pharaohs and Kings. Rohl believes the Exodus did occur—that most archeologists were looking for evidence in the wrong time period. In 2003, Mahoney met and interviewed Rohl for the first time. He determined that “if the Bible is really true, the evidence demands that we follow it.”
After eleven years of investigating, he finally made the film. Patterns of Evidence: Exodus is a film of remembrance and a warning. One hundred eighty times in the Bible we find God saying, “Do not forget that I brought you out of Egypt.” Mahoney says many Christians and Jews are comfortable in their unbelief/disbelief about the Exodus, but that he was “fatally shot with the truth.” The film gives permission to us to verbalize the doubts we may have in our minds which affect the beliefs of our hearts.
I asked Tim what he learned about himself through the research and making of the film. He said he learned that he was more capable of much more than he thought he was—that many of us get distracted from our goals and never accomplish what we set out to do. “I learned to depend on taking a small step of faith each day.”
Tim Mahoney and his wife, Jill (who accompanied him on his journey), live in the greater Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. They have four grown children and six grandchildren. He is a well-spoken, gentle man—I enjoyed meeting them both.
March 1, 2021
Excellent book, I enjoyed it even more than the film they produced. Looks at the historical evidence for the Israelites in Egypt and the exodus.
April 7, 2018
The Exodus!
It’s one of those stories that has captured the imagination and stirred the spirit of countless generations with the dream of freedom. The Exodus account is such a galvanizing story that two of American’s founding fathers tried to capture the power of its message by placing its imagery on the initial design of the great seal of the United States.
Instead of the eagle, the all-seeing eye, and the pyramid we see today can you imagine if we had Benjamin Franklin’s initial design for the reverse of the seal showing “Moses lifting up his hand diving the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters.”, surrounding this image the words “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God”. Or how about Jefferson’s proposal of the “children of Israel in the wilderness, let by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night…”
Quite vivid and powerful imagery to be sure, but have you ever wondered about the details of the story? The story of the Exodus is one of the foundational events which shaped Judaism and by its basis in the Jewish faith, Christianity as well. But did the Exodus really happen like the Bible describes? Did it even happen at all? If it did happen what does history and archeology have to say about the subject?
Since my teenage years I’ve had a great love for subjects related to Biblical history and Bible prophecy. I still remember the day nearly three decades ago when I was browsing the dusty shelves of a dark corner in the used bookstore of our town and I found a book about ancient Egypt, archeology, and the Israel’s famous escape from their chains of bondage. That book was the catalyst for a lifelong adventure exploring the Biblical and historical records that continues to this day.
I’ve read a lot of books about Israel and the Exodus since that day but none I’ve appreciated more than the book I’ve just recently read by Timothy Mahoney entitled Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. The book is the personal story of Mr. Mahoney’s quest for the truth behind the tale of the Exodus.
Mr. Mahoney’s story begins many years ago with a crisis of faith. I’ll let Mr. Mahoney explain:
“I guess it was only natural that I would become a documentary filmmaker because true stories had much more power and influence over me than fiction. I had been raised as a Christian and remember hearing amazing stories from the Bible as a child, and I believed them. But as I grew older, I was challenged to lose those beliefs. I often wondered if there was any evidence to support them. After all, the stories were so fantastic. Now I just wanted to know the truth.”
So began an adventure which spanned the globe exploring the written and archeological evidence as well as the opinions of many of todays leading scholars, all focused on the goal of finding the truth about an event that has influenced millions of lives over the past several millenniums.
As a Christian with some knowledge of the history of the Exodus and the controversy surrounding it, I’ve still often struggled to grasp and even more so articulately all the complex issues related to the subject. I can tell you Mr. Mahoney and his team have done a masterful job with Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus.
Whether you’re a layman like myself trying to explain the particulars to your children or a teacher or pastor trying explore the subject with a larger audience, Patterns of Evidence organizes the information in a straight forward and congruent manner which is accessible and enlightening to both the novice and scholar.
Here are few examples of the many “patterns of evidence” covered in the book:
• Who was the Pharoah of the Exodus?
• Avaris: The City Beneath Ramesses
• The Egyptian Tomb of Joseph?
• Arrival Summary and Timeline
• Multiplication: Semitic Expansion in the Nile Delta
• Slavery: Mudbricks and Tomb Inscriptions
• The Ten Plagues
• The Admonitions of an Egyptian Sage: The Ipuwer Papyrus
• Conquest of Canaan at the Time of Ramesses?
• Discovering a Second Exodus Date
• Reestablishing the Bible’s Timeline
• Why Do Many Archaeologist Reject the conquest?
• Jericho: Did the Walls Come tumbling down?
• The Origins of Egypt’s Timeline
I must say that I only got about a quarter of the way through the book before I was so excited by what I was reading that I purchased the video to share with my family. The video was excellent! It distilled the information that I had been reading in the book into two hours of captivating video. It was so well done that even after two hours we were left wanting more.
I’ve since finished the book and I must say the book and video are a powerful combination. Thanks in large part to Mr. Mahoney organization of the subject into clearly explained “patterns of evidence” I now have a much better understanding of the subject as well as a better framework upon which to continue my own exploration of the subject.
It’s one of those stories that has captured the imagination and stirred the spirit of countless generations with the dream of freedom. The Exodus account is such a galvanizing story that two of American’s founding fathers tried to capture the power of its message by placing its imagery on the initial design of the great seal of the United States.
Instead of the eagle, the all-seeing eye, and the pyramid we see today can you imagine if we had Benjamin Franklin’s initial design for the reverse of the seal showing “Moses lifting up his hand diving the Red Sea, and Pharaoh in his chariot overwhelmed with the waters.”, surrounding this image the words “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God”. Or how about Jefferson’s proposal of the “children of Israel in the wilderness, let by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night…”
Quite vivid and powerful imagery to be sure, but have you ever wondered about the details of the story? The story of the Exodus is one of the foundational events which shaped Judaism and by its basis in the Jewish faith, Christianity as well. But did the Exodus really happen like the Bible describes? Did it even happen at all? If it did happen what does history and archeology have to say about the subject?
Since my teenage years I’ve had a great love for subjects related to Biblical history and Bible prophecy. I still remember the day nearly three decades ago when I was browsing the dusty shelves of a dark corner in the used bookstore of our town and I found a book about ancient Egypt, archeology, and the Israel’s famous escape from their chains of bondage. That book was the catalyst for a lifelong adventure exploring the Biblical and historical records that continues to this day.
I’ve read a lot of books about Israel and the Exodus since that day but none I’ve appreciated more than the book I’ve just recently read by Timothy Mahoney entitled Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. The book is the personal story of Mr. Mahoney’s quest for the truth behind the tale of the Exodus.
Mr. Mahoney’s story begins many years ago with a crisis of faith. I’ll let Mr. Mahoney explain:
“I guess it was only natural that I would become a documentary filmmaker because true stories had much more power and influence over me than fiction. I had been raised as a Christian and remember hearing amazing stories from the Bible as a child, and I believed them. But as I grew older, I was challenged to lose those beliefs. I often wondered if there was any evidence to support them. After all, the stories were so fantastic. Now I just wanted to know the truth.”
So began an adventure which spanned the globe exploring the written and archeological evidence as well as the opinions of many of todays leading scholars, all focused on the goal of finding the truth about an event that has influenced millions of lives over the past several millenniums.
As a Christian with some knowledge of the history of the Exodus and the controversy surrounding it, I’ve still often struggled to grasp and even more so articulately all the complex issues related to the subject. I can tell you Mr. Mahoney and his team have done a masterful job with Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus.
Whether you’re a layman like myself trying to explain the particulars to your children or a teacher or pastor trying explore the subject with a larger audience, Patterns of Evidence organizes the information in a straight forward and congruent manner which is accessible and enlightening to both the novice and scholar.
Here are few examples of the many “patterns of evidence” covered in the book:
• Who was the Pharoah of the Exodus?
• Avaris: The City Beneath Ramesses
• The Egyptian Tomb of Joseph?
• Arrival Summary and Timeline
• Multiplication: Semitic Expansion in the Nile Delta
• Slavery: Mudbricks and Tomb Inscriptions
• The Ten Plagues
• The Admonitions of an Egyptian Sage: The Ipuwer Papyrus
• Conquest of Canaan at the Time of Ramesses?
• Discovering a Second Exodus Date
• Reestablishing the Bible’s Timeline
• Why Do Many Archaeologist Reject the conquest?
• Jericho: Did the Walls Come tumbling down?
• The Origins of Egypt’s Timeline
I must say that I only got about a quarter of the way through the book before I was so excited by what I was reading that I purchased the video to share with my family. The video was excellent! It distilled the information that I had been reading in the book into two hours of captivating video. It was so well done that even after two hours we were left wanting more.
I’ve since finished the book and I must say the book and video are a powerful combination. Thanks in large part to Mr. Mahoney organization of the subject into clearly explained “patterns of evidence” I now have a much better understanding of the subject as well as a better framework upon which to continue my own exploration of the subject.
February 27, 2017
I first came across this in DVD format - a fascinating DVD that examines the evidence for the book of Exodus. It made me want to read the book, with the promise that the book held more than the DVD.
However the book irked me initially, far too much conversational and needless descriptive stuff (e.g. setting up cameras and getting lighting right to interview someone - nothing to do with book really). It read more like a script than a history/investigation book.
And there didn't seem to be much more than the same material as the DVD - so it seemed like a overproduced 'vanity' project.
However it came good in the end, with extra facts and information to make an even more compelling case for the biblical account of the exodus. And the bonus chapters were written in a style much more in keeping with genre of book. (The whole book should have been written in that style.)
Enjoyable enough, but the DVD is probably enough for most people, and certainly the place to start.
3 1/2 stars
However the book irked me initially, far too much conversational and needless descriptive stuff (e.g. setting up cameras and getting lighting right to interview someone - nothing to do with book really). It read more like a script than a history/investigation book.
And there didn't seem to be much more than the same material as the DVD - so it seemed like a overproduced 'vanity' project.
However it came good in the end, with extra facts and information to make an even more compelling case for the biblical account of the exodus. And the bonus chapters were written in a style much more in keeping with genre of book. (The whole book should have been written in that style.)
Enjoyable enough, but the DVD is probably enough for most people, and certainly the place to start.
3 1/2 stars
April 13, 2016
I started reading Timothy P. Mahoney's book "Patterns of Evidence: Exodus" after watching his film of the same name, and I highly recommend both of them. The book covers similar ground as the film, but the book provides an in-depth treatment and much background material.
"Patterns of Evidence" examines one basic question: Is there good reason to think that the Bible's account of the Exodus of the ancient Israelites from Egypt is accurate and authentic?
I've often read assertions that there is no archaeological evidence of the Exodus as described in the Bible. This is one of those "truths" that you often hear in academic circles. It's one of those things that intelligent persons are supposed to believe. In fact, Mahoney's book and film show that there is a substantial critique of the conventional view about the Exodus, although few people know about it, because the researchers Mahoney references are a minority.
I've written a blog post summarizing some of the most interesting points from the book, but perhaps the most fundamental revelation from Mahoney's work is that nearly all archaeological researchers and Egyptologists assume that the Pharaoh of the Exodus was Ramesses II, and that therefore the purported Exodus should be dated at about 1250 B.C.E. Because of that assumption, most researchers ignore the evidence of a large Semitic presence in Egypt hundreds of years earlier, and they ignore the simultaneous destruction of many Canaanite cities during that same general time period, consistent with an invasion.
Anyway, both the film and the book are excellent, and I recommend them for consideration by open-minded thinking persons. For more details, see my blog post, "Has Archaeology Proven That the Biblical Exodus Is a Myth?"
ARK
"Patterns of Evidence" examines one basic question: Is there good reason to think that the Bible's account of the Exodus of the ancient Israelites from Egypt is accurate and authentic?
I've often read assertions that there is no archaeological evidence of the Exodus as described in the Bible. This is one of those "truths" that you often hear in academic circles. It's one of those things that intelligent persons are supposed to believe. In fact, Mahoney's book and film show that there is a substantial critique of the conventional view about the Exodus, although few people know about it, because the researchers Mahoney references are a minority.
I've written a blog post summarizing some of the most interesting points from the book, but perhaps the most fundamental revelation from Mahoney's work is that nearly all archaeological researchers and Egyptologists assume that the Pharaoh of the Exodus was Ramesses II, and that therefore the purported Exodus should be dated at about 1250 B.C.E. Because of that assumption, most researchers ignore the evidence of a large Semitic presence in Egypt hundreds of years earlier, and they ignore the simultaneous destruction of many Canaanite cities during that same general time period, consistent with an invasion.
Anyway, both the film and the book are excellent, and I recommend them for consideration by open-minded thinking persons. For more details, see my blog post, "Has Archaeology Proven That the Biblical Exodus Is a Myth?"
ARK
December 14, 2018
Awesome!
A great deal of research went into this monumental work! When ALL the facts are dug out and reviewed by people who are looking for the truth, and are not controlled by those who choose to ignore facts that don't fit the established line (which is based on old data), it is obvious that our institutions of higher learning have to do a lot of reconstruction of a faulty Egyptian timeline.I
This book is an in-depth look at many factors that add up to a marvelous realization! But the book, you will not regret it!
A great deal of research went into this monumental work! When ALL the facts are dug out and reviewed by people who are looking for the truth, and are not controlled by those who choose to ignore facts that don't fit the established line (which is based on old data), it is obvious that our institutions of higher learning have to do a lot of reconstruction of a faulty Egyptian timeline.I
This book is an in-depth look at many factors that add up to a marvelous realization! But the book, you will not regret it!
June 6, 2025
New perspectives on the historical accuracy of biblical narratives.
As someone who has always been fascinated by the intersection of archaeology and biblical history, Patterns of Evidence by Timothy Mahoney truly opened my eyes to the possibility that the historical timeline we’ve been taught might not be as set in stone as we once believed. The ideas and research contributed by David Rohl are outstanding!
The book challenges the conventional understanding of events like the Exodus, suggesting that there is a wealth of evidence pointing toward a rethinking of the established archaeological narrative. Mahoney delves into the idea that mainstream archaeology may have missed or misinterpreted key findings that actually support the biblical account of the Exodus. The author masterfully highlights how shifts in our understanding of ancient timelines could lead to a reevaluation of major events, opening up new perspectives on the historical accuracy of biblical narratives.
I particularly appreciated how the book presents not just a theoretical argument, but real, tangible evidence from archaeological sites and research that could suggest a different historical timeline—one that aligns more closely with the biblical story. Mahoney's approach is not sensational but thoughtful and well-researched. He explores the evidence with both caution and conviction, giving the reader a reason to reconsider what they thought they knew about ancient history.
What stands out the most is how Patterns of Evidence doesn’t just stay in the realm of ideas; it calls for action. Mahoney urges readers to use the clues set in front of them to make their own conclusion and hopefully mainstream historians and archaeologists to take a closer look at the evidence, and reconsider the current narrative that has long been accepted. It’s an important challenge, especially for those of us who have always been taught to view these events through a very specific lens.
In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology, history, and biblical studies. Whether you are a believer or just a curious skeptic, Patterns of Evidence provides a compelling case for why it might be time to rethink what we know about ancient history. Thank you, Mr. Mahoney, for sparking such a thought-provoking discussion and hopefully paving the way for a more accurate understanding of our past.
Highly recommended!
As someone who has always been fascinated by the intersection of archaeology and biblical history, Patterns of Evidence by Timothy Mahoney truly opened my eyes to the possibility that the historical timeline we’ve been taught might not be as set in stone as we once believed. The ideas and research contributed by David Rohl are outstanding!
The book challenges the conventional understanding of events like the Exodus, suggesting that there is a wealth of evidence pointing toward a rethinking of the established archaeological narrative. Mahoney delves into the idea that mainstream archaeology may have missed or misinterpreted key findings that actually support the biblical account of the Exodus. The author masterfully highlights how shifts in our understanding of ancient timelines could lead to a reevaluation of major events, opening up new perspectives on the historical accuracy of biblical narratives.
I particularly appreciated how the book presents not just a theoretical argument, but real, tangible evidence from archaeological sites and research that could suggest a different historical timeline—one that aligns more closely with the biblical story. Mahoney's approach is not sensational but thoughtful and well-researched. He explores the evidence with both caution and conviction, giving the reader a reason to reconsider what they thought they knew about ancient history.
What stands out the most is how Patterns of Evidence doesn’t just stay in the realm of ideas; it calls for action. Mahoney urges readers to use the clues set in front of them to make their own conclusion and hopefully mainstream historians and archaeologists to take a closer look at the evidence, and reconsider the current narrative that has long been accepted. It’s an important challenge, especially for those of us who have always been taught to view these events through a very specific lens.
In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of archaeology, history, and biblical studies. Whether you are a believer or just a curious skeptic, Patterns of Evidence provides a compelling case for why it might be time to rethink what we know about ancient history. Thank you, Mr. Mahoney, for sparking such a thought-provoking discussion and hopefully paving the way for a more accurate understanding of our past.
Highly recommended!
September 19, 2020
The Exodus cannot be found in Ramesses reign. So why not look elsewhere on the Egyptian timeline (or chronology) for evidence? Here we have a case of the dueling scriptures: Exodus 1:11 – saying the Exodus was from an area called Ramesses, when storage units were built on the site during reign of Ramesses II, or 1 Kings 6:1, when the Exodus was named as 480 years before Solomon built the Temple, thereby placing it 150 to 200 years before Ramesses reign.
What does the evidence say? This book describes the search for Exodus evidence no matter what the traditional belief about the timeline says.
The lynchpin of Judaism, Christianity with a mention in the Koran is not true? The Exodus is a myth? That's what the Archaeologists believe who support the Ramesses Exodus Theory. But is there no evidence of the Exodus?
Is the Bible actual history? This is a case of the dueling scriptures. Both of them cannot be true together, or is there a misinterpretation here? Ramesses Exodus Theory says that it never happened in Ramesses reign. And a stele recording all of Ramesses conquests states that he conquered the people of Israel in Canaan and “their seed is no more”, meaning they are conquered and are now Egyptian subjects. Therefore, no Exodus in Ramesses reign.
But there is evidence of people who were shepherds of a different culture underneath the place of Ramesses named Avaris, just a few centuries earlier. This evidence is “too early” to be the people of the Exodus according to archaeologists at the dig.
So, when was the Exodus? This is the journey of this engrossing book. I first saw the DVD and wanted more, so I read the book. The movie is 2 hours, the book is much longer with much more detail about the journey with more interviews from people not on the DVD. I loved seeing all of the extremely clear and direct graphics combining 3 different timelines. Computer rendering of the various archeological sites added more clarity.
I came away with the thought of an old cliché in my mind, ‘there are none so blind as those who will not see’. The archeologists were correct that the Exodus was not in Ramesses reign, but to dismiss the other evidence because it is in an earlier reign is totally alarming. Are they open-minded scientists or not? What else are they missing because of a traditional habit of belief? Not all archeologists are in that group, fortunately.
What does the evidence say? This book describes the search for Exodus evidence no matter what the traditional belief about the timeline says.
The lynchpin of Judaism, Christianity with a mention in the Koran is not true? The Exodus is a myth? That's what the Archaeologists believe who support the Ramesses Exodus Theory. But is there no evidence of the Exodus?
Is the Bible actual history? This is a case of the dueling scriptures. Both of them cannot be true together, or is there a misinterpretation here? Ramesses Exodus Theory says that it never happened in Ramesses reign. And a stele recording all of Ramesses conquests states that he conquered the people of Israel in Canaan and “their seed is no more”, meaning they are conquered and are now Egyptian subjects. Therefore, no Exodus in Ramesses reign.
But there is evidence of people who were shepherds of a different culture underneath the place of Ramesses named Avaris, just a few centuries earlier. This evidence is “too early” to be the people of the Exodus according to archaeologists at the dig.
So, when was the Exodus? This is the journey of this engrossing book. I first saw the DVD and wanted more, so I read the book. The movie is 2 hours, the book is much longer with much more detail about the journey with more interviews from people not on the DVD. I loved seeing all of the extremely clear and direct graphics combining 3 different timelines. Computer rendering of the various archeological sites added more clarity.
I came away with the thought of an old cliché in my mind, ‘there are none so blind as those who will not see’. The archeologists were correct that the Exodus was not in Ramesses reign, but to dismiss the other evidence because it is in an earlier reign is totally alarming. Are they open-minded scientists or not? What else are they missing because of a traditional habit of belief? Not all archeologists are in that group, fortunately.
March 31, 2019
Timothy Mahoney has spent considerable time, effort, and resources to investigate the veracity of the biblical claims of the Exodus. And overall, I'm impressed with his level of honesty, objectiveness, and straight forwardness. He isn't trying to "apologeticly defend" his claims nor ignore the detractors. He genuinely believes in searching and presenting the truth of his search.
As a former Christian turned atheist by my own (ongoing) search for truth, I can appreciate his drive for truth. I share it. We may not share the same theological viewpoints, but I admire his desire to find truth and look for evidence. And, unlike other apologists, he doesn't try to rationalize, explain away, or minimalize aspects that are negative to his theory.
Overall, he presnts a solid case for his beliefs, but there are some issues. First, he spends way to much time hammering the point about the Ramsesses theory's failures and not enough time on his own ideas of shifting the timelines. Perhaps, this is because the timeline shift is more David Rohl's pet theory, but still I'd like to have learned more about this aspect. Second, in my opinion, there a few missed questions and opportunities that he could've pressed his interviewees more to support their claims. Obviously, it's unfair for me as a spectator to critique his interviewing questions after the fact, but I'd like to see him pushback more beliefs, especially from those of fellow believers. But, despite that, this is these best most honest work by any Christian author I've read to search for the truth and despite the lack of depth in questions and topics overall, Mahoney's work will definitely occupy my library shelves and I look forward to his next workpiece, but I hope it doesn't take another 12 years to complete.
As a former Christian turned atheist by my own (ongoing) search for truth, I can appreciate his drive for truth. I share it. We may not share the same theological viewpoints, but I admire his desire to find truth and look for evidence. And, unlike other apologists, he doesn't try to rationalize, explain away, or minimalize aspects that are negative to his theory.
Overall, he presnts a solid case for his beliefs, but there are some issues. First, he spends way to much time hammering the point about the Ramsesses theory's failures and not enough time on his own ideas of shifting the timelines. Perhaps, this is because the timeline shift is more David Rohl's pet theory, but still I'd like to have learned more about this aspect. Second, in my opinion, there a few missed questions and opportunities that he could've pressed his interviewees more to support their claims. Obviously, it's unfair for me as a spectator to critique his interviewing questions after the fact, but I'd like to see him pushback more beliefs, especially from those of fellow believers. But, despite that, this is these best most honest work by any Christian author I've read to search for the truth and despite the lack of depth in questions and topics overall, Mahoney's work will definitely occupy my library shelves and I look forward to his next workpiece, but I hope it doesn't take another 12 years to complete.
August 31, 2017
The Patterns of Evidence Exodus a documentary of is it true or is the Bible a lie. I think through out time their will be disputes on this. I think the main thing here is we have to have Faith! We are to have Faith in God's word. Who am I to question? I really don't think any of these gentlemen will find what they are looking for. If God wants it known He will show it forward. Wait He did in His word. My Faith is in God and what His word says is true. I think it will be a battle between man till His coming and the end of time. I believe the word of God. I know the documentary leaves you hanging either way. I will always take a stand on God's word and have Faith! Wrong times wrong place who knows but God?
December 6, 2021
Did the Biblical Exodus happen exactly as it was portrayed in Scriptures? When filmmaker Timothy Mahoney began to have doubts he pursued his research to wherever the evidence led him. He discovered strong evidence that the Exodus occurred at a much earlier date than what mainstream thinkers believed.
January 1, 2020
Great overview of the evidence scholars overlook
I highly recommend this summary of evidence supporting the historicity of the biblical account of the exodus. Amazingly, 19th c. scholars inaccurately used biblical events to set a timeline of ancient Egypt, and this timeline continues to this day, causing modern archeologists to dismiss the exodus as historical. Well-researched and summarized.
I highly recommend this summary of evidence supporting the historicity of the biblical account of the exodus. Amazingly, 19th c. scholars inaccurately used biblical events to set a timeline of ancient Egypt, and this timeline continues to this day, causing modern archeologists to dismiss the exodus as historical. Well-researched and summarized.
November 26, 2021
Not all, of course, but some scientists seem to have an attitude like they’re the only ones who know “truth” because they follow the science. Yet they’re allowing someone who decided “when” they should “assume” the Israelite Exodus happened from who-knows-when-ago to tell them “where” any archeological evidence must fit to be true. Meanwhile, the evidence they are finding they claim belongs to some mystery group that isn’t mentioned in any history books even though the evidence is sitting right there a short distance from the Mediterranean Sea where people have lived for millennia as long as the earth has been peopled.
Apparently, we’re supposed to believe that a large crowd of people managed to live in that location for hundreds of years and “never” made any contact with anyone around them, and no one noticed them living there in all that time, and now Poof! We find what they left behind.
Why do they let someone else’s conclusions be more important than the evidence? What kind of following-the-science is that?
Book: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus by Timothy P. Mahoney - - Loved this book
DVD: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus - - Loved this documentary
Covers: the rest of the Exodus
Book: The Exodus Case by Lennart Moller - - Loved this book
DVD: The Exodus Revealed - - Loved this documentary
Covers: the Red Sea crossing
Apparently, we’re supposed to believe that a large crowd of people managed to live in that location for hundreds of years and “never” made any contact with anyone around them, and no one noticed them living there in all that time, and now Poof! We find what they left behind.
Why do they let someone else’s conclusions be more important than the evidence? What kind of following-the-science is that?
Book: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus by Timothy P. Mahoney - - Loved this book
DVD: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus - - Loved this documentary
Covers: the rest of the Exodus
Book: The Exodus Case by Lennart Moller - - Loved this book
DVD: The Exodus Revealed - - Loved this documentary
Covers: the Red Sea crossing
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