Power Struggles in Ancient Canaan and Egypt

Exploring the historical relationship between Canaan and Egypt, this chapter discusses Canaan's challenges in becoming a major power in the ancient Near East amidst powerful neighboring civilizations. It focuses on Pharaoh Mernapta's conquests detailed in the Mernapta Stele, marking the first historical mention of Israel outside the Old Testament and shedding light on Canaan's dynamics with Egypt during the late Bronze Age.