Israel’s Syria Predicament, and America’s
Iran and its allies are winning.
March 26, 2018
What Were Jewish Slaves in Egypt Building?
Temple storehouses, perhaps.
In describing the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt, the Bible gives but a few clues about the sort of work they were doing. Some of these clues match well with what is known to archaeologists and historians about ancient Egyptian construction. For instance, the Israelites produced bricks and were required to meet specific production quotas; many ancient Egyptian structures were made from mud bricks, and documents mention workers who made these bricks being forced to meet regular quotas. David Falk explores how other evidence can shed light on Israelite slavery:
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Europe’s “Identitarians” Put a Good Face on a Racist, Anti-Semitic Ideology
Don’t be fooled by the hip hype.
John Bolton Is Right about the UN
A never-ending scandal disguised as an everlasting hope.
Poland’s New Holocaust Law Is an Attempt to End Honest Discussion
And it brings anti-Semitism with it.
What Were Jewish Slaves in Egypt Building?
Temple storehouses, perhaps.