was the escape by the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt (led by Moses) an actual historical event?
I refer you to an outstanding PBS Nova program on Biblical Archaeology that touches significantly on this question. Despite descriptions of the Exodus in Biblical texts, there are archaeologists and historians who maintain that the Biblical exodus story is myth–myth that is on a par with the greatest hero myths of ancient times. Some of these academics believe the Hebrews may have been a disenfranchised segment of the Canaanite population. Of course, this exodus is part of the foundational story of Judaism. Fundamentalist Jews will have beliefs consistent with a fairly literal reading of the Five Books of Moses. Many other Jews are able to approach the Bible as brilliant literature. Whether or not the Bible represents historical events becomes less important than the ethical teachings gleaned from interpretations of the text. Please go to this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/ In particular, go to the Duke Univer
I refer you to an outstanding PBS Nova program on Biblical Archaeology that touches significantly on this question. Despite descriptions of the Exodus in Biblical texts, there are archaeologists and historians who maintain that the Biblical exodus story is myth–myth that is on a par with the greatest hero myths of ancient times. Some of these academics believe the Hebrews may have been a disenfranchised segment of the Canaanite population. Of course, this exodus is part of the foundational story of Judaism. Fundamentalist Jews will have beliefs consistent with a fairly literal reading of the Five Books of Moses. Many other Jews are able to approach the Bible as brilliant literature. Whether or not the Bible represents historical events becomes less important than the ethical teachings gleaned from interpretations of the text. Please go to this link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bible/ In particular, go to the Duke Univer
