The lost sea of the exodus hardcover book patterns of. Is there good reason to think that the bibles account of the exodus of the ancient israelites from egypt is accurate and authentic. With charles aling, manfred bietak, john bimson, mansour boraik. Contrast that approach with anything you see on the history channel or pbs. The exodus pattern in the book of mormon byu studies. Patterns of evidence exodus is the accompanying book to the documentary of the same name. The exodus digital directors choice patterns of evidence. The film presents the view that the biblical story of the exodus of the hebrew slaves from egypt was an historical event that took place during the middle kingdom of egypt. He then embarks on his own journey around the world to search for answers. The films advocate for mahoneys views on biblical chronology, which he contrasts with mainstream scholarly opinion. The exodus unlocks the mystery of this ancient saga, combining a scientific investigation with a retelling of the exodus story to reveal an amazing pattern of evidence matching the biblical account that may challenge our understanding of history. Adult laymen as well as pastors, teachers, and youth group leaders, homeschooling families, and individualswith or without a burning interest in history. He embarks on a 12year journey around the world to search for answers. I just recently saw the documentary called, patterns of evidence exodus by tim mahoney that approaches this subject brilliantly with scientific and archeological evidence to back it up.
Most archaeologists today have concluded that theres no evidence that the exodus of israelite slaves from egypt ever happened. Sinai where moses received the ten commandments from godmahoney realizes that the question of moses ability to write its first books impacts the credibility of the entire bible. The exodus also in the book, see below shows the upper wall of time as the traditional view of egyptian chronology and the late exodus view. These prophets symbolically link the exodus to jesus christs forthcoming atonement and teach that christs sacrifice will surpass all of gods work for his children. On monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. Jul 23, 2015 the patterns of evidence book includes valuable insights and additional interviews not seen in the film, giving the reader a chance to get know the scholars and their positions better. Jan 21, 2015 on monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. Glen fritz who holds a phd in environmental geography.
Film maker tim mahoney embarks on a journey to discover. Films in the patterns of evidence series patterns of evidence. Christians should consider the evidence for themselves and decide. Mahoney contraposes that date for the exodus to the one favored by scholars who think that something closer to 1250 bce is more plausible if there were an exodus at all. I cannot remember the last time i was as engrossed in a movie as when i watched patterns of evidence.
Information from other sources evidence from the bible. Overall, i very much liked the film and my impression is that it was very well produced and thought out. Insightful, even handed, restrained, and yet utterly compelling, patterns of evidence. The latter date is based on the mention of ramesses in exodus 1. The exodus explains how abundant archaeological evidence supports the historical truth of the biblical exodus. The exodus, directors choice edition dvd filmmaker timothy mahoney chronicles an indepth archaeological investigation in egypt and israel as his team attempts to corroborate the biblical text. And although isis has been rightly criticized for destroying ancient artifacts, other groups have similarly attempted to wipe out evidence of jewish presence.
The exodus is an indepth 12year investigation by documentary filmmaker timothy mahoney. The red sea miracle is a 2020 documentary film in two parts, directed by tim mahoney and sequel to patterns of evidence. Adult laymen as well as pastors, teachers, and youth group leaders, homeschooling families, and individualswith or without a burning interest in. A one time only offer save on patterns of evidence. Apr 22, 2020 this illustration used in patterns of evidence. The book covers similar ground as the film, but the book provides an indepth treatment and much background material. The lost sea of the exodus hardcover book patterns.
Jan 25, 2016 patterns argues that there is compelling evidence that the exodus took place around 1450 bce. The david rohl lectures 2 dvd set the lost sea of the exodus hardcover book directors choice edition blueray. Film maker tim mahoney embarks on a journey to discover whether there is archeological evidence for the exodus of the israelites from egypt recorded in the bible. Patterns of evidence, exodus is a documentary that lays out the evidence for the biblical exodus, and while the physical evidence itself is not refuted, the conclusions which can be drawn are refuted as simply being too fantastic to be believed, or not in keeping with the preconceived timelines which have been established over the past several decades. Exodus by filmmaker tim mahoney and thinking man films. Dramatizations ranging from the recent film exodus. The moses controversy tells about a series of fantastic miracles that happen in the exodus story. These prophets symbolically link the exodus to jesus christs forthcoming atonement and teach that christs sacrifice will.
I suggest readers check out the documentary patterns of evidence. What does the hard evidence really have to say about the foundational story of the old testament. This high quality documentary produced by tim mahoney of thinking man. While rewatching patterns of evidence exodus the documentary movie i was motivated to look up exodus 1. Disclosed over its 352 pages is the identity of the sea that best fits the biblical criteria, and the reasons it became lost. In short, it was a very high quality production and has great. Patterns of evidence, exodus is a documentary that lays out the evidence for the biblical exodus, and while the physical evidence itself is not refuted, the conclusions which can be drawn are refuted as simply being too fantastic to be believed, or not in keeping with the preconceived timelines which have been established over the past several. The exodus 20 filmmaker tim mahoney searches for evidence of the exodus from egypt. These four videos detail i mean thoroughly detail the journey to the first documentary movie in a series, patterns of evidence exodus. Not myths from an ancient text that has no data to support it. Did the exodus story as written in the bible really happen. According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding no. You may also watch the special content related to the exodus account and the patterns of evidence film series with filmmaker tim mahoney, egyptologist david rohl and bible chronologist and teacher michael rood.
Patterns argues that there is compelling evidence that the exodus took place around 1450 bce. The third film in the patterns of evidence series, the red sea miracle does not disappoint. Follow his journey as he searches for answers to these questions while uncovering an amazing pattern of evidence that matches the bibles account every step of the way. Bible, history, patterns of evidence, exodus, fathom, egypt, judaism, christianity, religion. Mahoney explains that his original reason for going to israel and egypt was to do a documentary about the route of the exodus and the location of the real mount sinai. The chronicle of an investigative filmmaker who goes to the middle east to find whether patterns of evidence reveal if moses wrote the book of exodus. Mar 05, 2017 the evidence for the exodus has grown substantially in recent years. Timothy mahoney is an awardwinning investigative filmmaker, raised as a christian, who now has the same question. Theresult is the most indepth archaeological investigationinto the exodus from egypt ever captured on film. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions. The patterns of evidence book includes valuable insights and additional interviews not seen in the film, giving the reader a chance to get know the scholars and their positions better.
Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. The evidence for the exodus has grown substantially in recent years. The exodus is a valuable resource for anyone wishing for a handy, easytounderstand summary of the issues surrounding the dating of and the evidence for the exodus. Filmmaker timothy mahoney faces a crisis of faith, is this foundational event of the bible really just a myth. Demilles classic the ten commandments have offered artistic interpretations of the biblical account. Other stories in the book of mormon also portray exodus patterns, and prophets often use the precedent of israels deliverance from egypt to prove gods power. A visual story teller by trade, he and the thinking man films team also created an excellentquality documentary film to compliment the book. May 01, 2015 patterns of evidence exodus is the accompanying book to the documentary of the same name. If you have heard that there is no evidence for the exodus, or for joseph and the hebrews in egypt, prepare for a whole new view of history. Exodus unlocks the mystery and reveals evidence that matches and confirms the biblical account.
We do have evidence for the historical exodus, but there is not a consensus among conservative scholars on the exact nature of that evidence and which evidence is most reliable for defending a historical exodus. Want to take in the concepts of the film at your own pace. Patterns of poor research a critique of patterns of. Dec 04, 2015 the result of his investigation is a book and film entitled patterns of evidence. The patterns of evidence book includes valuable insights and additional interviews not seen. The exodus is an indepth investigation of the exodus of the israelites out of egypt and the conquest of the promised land by investigative filmmaker timothy mahoney. It can now be said with high confidence that the biblical account of the exodus represents a true historical event.
Filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the exodus story found in the bible. In fact, many scholars also claim that no hebrew population ever existed in ancient egypt and that consequently the biblical exodus never. Patterns of evidence is a film series directed by tim mahoney and part of the independent christian film industry. What is the validity of history found in the bible. As a christian who believes the bible is true, i was fascinated by tims exploration for evidence extant in archeology that would prove or disprove the scriptures. It explores the viewpoints of modernday scholarship regarding the parting of the red sea in the book of exodus. Anyone into history and archaeology will appreciate and enjoy the hard work tim mahoney has put into researching the story of israels exodus from egypt.
Exodus is a very well done documentary, with no shortage of opposing experts. The exodus is an intelligent documentary and mature treatment of a very sensitive subject. Much of this evidence is spectacularly depicted in the awardwinning documentary patterns of evidence. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence. The worlds experts on the topic are interviewed, no matter position they hold. Since the bible claims that moses was the author of one of the greatest stories in the entire biblethe israelites exodus out of egypt and their journey to mt. I would highly recommend this documentary that sheds light on the biblical and historical account of the exodus and the timeline that substantiates. The exodus by timothy mahony is a video presenting an examination of a plethora of information gathered during 12 years of research and travel, in an attempt to unlock and reveal evidence of one of the most wellknown stories within biblical history the exodus of the jews from egypt. Literary, archaeological and historical records were examined to. Bible and exodus is not a history book but an interpretation of history. Patterns of poor research a critique of patterns of evidence. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to.
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