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Explaining the Resurrection - 3

Explaining the Resurrection - 3 Another Perspective APOLOGETICS DOCUMENT SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FOR THE MIRACLES OF EGYPT (The Time of Joseph & Moses) Purpose: To show that the biblical miracles in Egypt are not merely myths, but have correlation with archaeological findings and ancient texts. --- A. MIRACLES IN THE TIME OF JOSEPH (Genesis 37–50) Event | Finding | Support | Strength of Evidence 7 years of plenty, 7 years of famine | Records of severe drought in the Middle Bronze Age (2100–1700 BC) throughout the Near East; Egyptian inscriptions mention "years of famine" | Moderate Joseph became second ruler in Egypt | Semitic-style tomb at Avaris (Tell el-Dab'a) with a statue in a colorful robe, nicknamed the "Asiatic King" | Moderate Joseph was slandered by Potiphar's wife | Papyrus D'Orbiney (The Tale of Two Brothers)—an ancient Egyptian story about a wife who seduces a righteous young man then slanders him | Strong (indirect) Name "Zaphenath-Pan...

The Theory of "Yahweh Outside Israel" (Latest Archaeological Evidence)

The Theory of "Yahweh Outside Israel" (Latest Archaeological Evidence) There are several recent theories and findings that attempt to link other nations outside of ancient Israel with the worship of Yahweh (or a similar deity). However, most are still speculative or controversial. Here are some modern approaches: a. Kuntillet Ajrud Inscription (8th Century BC, Sinai) -   An inscription was found reading "Yahweh and his Asherah" (possibly referring to a divine pair of Yahweh and the goddess Asherah). -   It indicates that Yahweh was worshipped in regions outside Israel, perhaps by Edomites or Midianites. b. Khirbet el-Qom Inscription (Ancient Judea) -   Contains the name "Yahweh" alongside a phrase of protection, suggesting the worship of Yahweh among non-Israelites (or at least its influence). c. The Midianite-Kenite Hypothesis (The Origin of Yahweh Before Israel) -   Some scholars (like Prof. Thomas Römer) argue that Yahweh may have originated as a storm ...