Exploring the Significance of Numbers in Ancient Texts and Modern Interpretations

Episode: This is part 3 of our 5 part look at five views on the exodus from Egypt. In this episode, Gary Rendsburg presents the 12th century BC view.

Hosts: Mark Janzen (Louisiana College) and Chris McKinny (Gesher Media)

Guest: Gary A. Rendsburg (Rutgers University)

Summary: In this episode, Mark and Chris interview Gary Rendsburg about the following: 
- The Egyptian evidence for the Israelite Exodus
- “Egyptianisms” in the Pentateuch
- The historicity of the Exodus events and its importance to the Old Testament as a whole
- The importance of the Exodus to Jewish and Christian believes and its connection to Passover and Easter

Additional Resources: 2021 Janzen, Mark (ed.). Five Views of the Exodus. Zondervan; Gary Rendsburg’s publication page

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