

Ep. 303 - Pharaohs and the Exodus with Alexander Hool
Nov 7, 2023
Max talks to Alexander Hool, author of Pharaoh: Biblical History, Egypt, and the Missing Millennium about alternative theories on the chronology of ancient Egypt as it relates to the Exodus and other biblical narratives. They explore the controversy surrounding the story of the Exodus, the rise and fall of ancient Egypt, contrasting approaches to gathering evidence and building chronology, issues with associating Ramses II with the pharaoh of the Exodus, evidence for the Exodus, and exploring an alternative perspective on ancient Egypt by investigating the sixth dynasty.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Debate on the Exodus from Ancient Egypt
03:06 • 4min
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
06:55 • 29min
Contrasting Approaches to Gathering Evidence and Building Chronology
35:41 • 3min
Pharaohs Associated with the Exodus
38:46 • 4min
Evidence for the Exodus
42:25 • 17min
Exploring an Alternative Perspective on Ancient Egypt
59:14 • 2min