The Ancient Egyptian Amarna Letters and the Exodus
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Archaeologist Dr. Gary Byers joins us as we explore Canaanite tablets known as the Amarna Letters. Do the letters mention the Israelites? Do they match Joshua’s descriptions of Canaan? What impact did the plagues have on Egypt and do the Amarna Letters point to their effect on Egyptian power? Who are the Habiru? Gary answers these questions and more on this two-part episode.
Original airdates: January 12 & 19, 2025
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