(Review by ABR)
"This important book by Douglas Petrovich on the archaeological evidence of Joseph’s political role in Egypt, the existence of the Israelites in Egypt for 430 years, and the Israelite Exodus from Egypt is the most significant that has ever been written on these topics. Petrovich has combed through nearly all of the relevant archaeological reports, articles in scholarly journals, and books written that deal with these issues. Incidentally, before continuing with this review,
Origins of the Hebrews:
New Evidence of Israelites in Egypt from Joseph to the Exodus
by Douglas Petovich
Pages: 312 Publisher: New Creation
There are nine chapters in this book and they are entitled as follows:
1. Background Matters for the Origins of the Hebrews.jpg)
2. Chronology and Synchronization
3. Avaris as the Site of Biblical Ramesses
4. Evidence of Israelites in Egypt/Sinai during Dynasty 12
5. Signs of Joseph’s Administration in Egypt and Nubia
6. Signs of Israelites at Avaris between Dynasties 12 and 18
7. Evidence of Israelites in Egypt/Sinai during Dynasty 18
8. Evidence for Amenhotep II as Pharaoh of the Exodus
9. Concluding Thoughts
The “References” listed in this book are 29 pages long and include over 500 excavation reports, scholarly articles, and books which deal in one way or another with Joseph, the Israelites in Egypt, and the Exodus. Petrovich’s list of references is alone nearly worth the price of his book. In addition, there are five useful appendices in his book, and there are also 39 “Figures,” which include pictures, archaeological drawings, and maps."
1. Background Matters for the Origins of the Hebrews
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3. Avaris as the Site of Biblical Ramesses
4. Evidence of Israelites in Egypt/Sinai during Dynasty 12
5. Signs of Joseph’s Administration in Egypt and Nubia
6. Signs of Israelites at Avaris between Dynasties 12 and 18
7. Evidence of Israelites in Egypt/Sinai during Dynasty 18
8. Evidence for Amenhotep II as Pharaoh of the Exodus
9. Concluding Thoughts
The “References” listed in this book are 29 pages long and include over 500 excavation reports, scholarly articles, and books which deal in one way or another with Joseph, the Israelites in Egypt, and the Exodus. Petrovich’s list of references is alone nearly worth the price of his book. In addition, there are five useful appendices in his book, and there are also 39 “Figures,” which include pictures, archaeological drawings, and maps."
See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 41:41
