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By (author) Hoffmeier James K.

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In this pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning the Israelite sojourn in Egypt.

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Scholars of the Hebrew Bible have in the last decade begun to question the historical accuracy of the Israelite sojourn in Egypt, as described in the book of Exodus. The reason for the rejection of the exodus tradition is said to be the lack of historical and archaeological evidence in Egypt. Those advancing these claims, however, are not specialists in the study of Egyptian history, culture, and archaeology. In this pioneering book, James Hoffmeier examines the most current Egyptological evidence and argues that it supports the biblical record concerning Israel in Egypt.

Review quote:
This book is an excellent source to use in conjunction with one”s study of Exodus, a “must by” for all evangelical professors of Old Testament studies as well as pastors and Bible teachers interested in information regarding the historical reliability of the Israelites” existence in Egypt. Because of the wealth of information and documentation provided in this book, there is truely no other book of its kind.

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“This is historical research at its best, with constant attention to primary sources…[Hoffmeier] retains a broad perspective and leaves no stone unturned in his quest to have the epigraphic and archeological evidence shed light on the biblical record of Israel”s sojourn in and exodus from Egypt.”–Gary Rendsburg, Cornell University

Biographical note:
James K. Hoffmeier is Professor of Bible Studies and Archeology at Wheaton College, Illinois.

Review quote: previous edition:
“This is historical research at its best, with constant attention to primary sources…[Hoffmeier] retains a broad perspective and leaves no stone unturned in his quest to have the epigraphic and archeological evidence shed light on the biblical record of Israel”s sojourn in and exodus from Egypt.”–Gary Rendsburg, Cornell University”Israel in Egypt is one of those rare works that one cannot read without taking notes on nearly every page.For biblical scholars, who are seriously interested in the Exodus and the issues revolving around the historicity of the Bible, especially regarding the origins of Israel, Israel in Egypt could not be more highly recommended.”–Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin”This is historical research at its best, with constant attention to primary sources…[Hoffmeier] retains a broad perspective and leaves no stone unturned in his quest to have the epigraphic and archaeological evidence shed light on the biblical record of Israel”s sojourn in and exodus from Egypt.”–Gary Rendsburg, Cornell University”This volume is a bold and important attempt to infuse the current debate with a reasoned appraisal of biblical, archaeological, and philological evidence.Hoffmeier is uniquely qualified to make such an attempt because he is one of the few scholars who can handle both the Egyptian evidence and the biblical materials.”–Asbury Theological Journal”This volume will become a classic text for a positive and conservative evaluation of the literary and archaeological evidence for the ”historicity” of the Israelites in Egypt.”–Walter D. Zorn, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary”This well-presented case brims with the type of knowledge most never bother to attain.”–J. Julius Scott, Wheaton College”The best and most good-spirited defense yet of the conservative position that takes the Biblical “Exodus-Conquest” narratives literally as history.”–William G. Dever, University of Arizona”Hoffmeier”s study represents the fruit of many years of study in Egyptology and the Old Testament. The work is a substantial contribution to the ongoing discussion on the subject of Isra