Exodus, Myth or History - The David Rohl Lectures

Exodus, Myth or History - The David Rohl Lectures

***The event is FREE
***There will be time for Q&A's and a book signing
***Please be seated 15 minutes before the event start

‘Exodus – Myth or History?’
David Rohl’s career as a historian has been largely spent in examining the chronology of the ancient world, including its impact upon the historicity of the Bible and the identification of the pharaohs of the Famine and Exodus.

Author of A Test of Time, Legend: The Genesis of Civilisation, From Eden to Exile and The Lords of Avaris, David's two lectures will cover the themes of his latest book Exodus – Myth or History?

Session 1: Sojourn and Exodus: The evidence from Egypt.

David presents the latest findings from Avaris, which appear to indicate that the Exodus tradition was based on real events from the Middle Bronze IIA period in Egypt, when a Western Asiatic population settled in the Eastern Nile Delta, at the invitation of the state, during the late 12th
Dynasty. These highly Egyptianised Semites then abandoned the city at the end of the 13th Dynasty, prior to the arrival of the Hyksos at the transition to the Middle Bronze IIB.

Session 2: In the Footsteps of Moses: Investigating the Sinai wanderings and the conquest of Canaan.

David discusses past research on, and possible mechanisms for the Yam Suph (‘Reed Sea’) crossing, before heading into Sinai on an expedition to trace the putative route of the wilderness wanderings. On the way he visits Serabit el-Khadim to examine the Proto-Sinaitic inscriptions discovered by Petrie, and explores a Middle Bronze IIB conquest of Canaan.

There will be a book-sale and signing of David’s latest book.

FAQs

Is there additional seating?
The main church sanctuary will have seating for 120 people. An overflow will be provided for others without tickets where the presentation will be relayed.

Will I need to bring my ticket?
Yes, you will need to produce your ticket to enter the church sanctuary. Anyone arriving without a ticket will be able to enter the Church hall and watch the relayed lecture and meet David at the book signing.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
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