Egypt, the Trunk of the Tree, Vol. II: A Modern Survey of and Ancient LandSynchronized Chronology resolves the structural problems of Egyptian chronology and then outlines the correct history of the Middle East and Mediterranean from the time of Abraham and his wandering into the Empire of Alexander the Great. Recognizing some overlapping of dates and names in Manetho's List of Kings, frees history to place pharaohs and dynasties where archaeology supports their existence. This resolves a myriad of discrepancies and unlikely assumptions that historians have been forced to swallow, and neatly opens the way to synchronizing Egyptian dynasties with Biblical chronology. Several works have appeared in recent years, challenging Egyptian chronology; none is really successful in fixing the multi-layered problems of Biblical chronology, because they try to compress Egyptian history without recognizing duplicated dynasties. The crisis in Biblical history is reflected in The Bible Unearthed. Palestinian archaeologist William Dever has just published What Did the Biblical Writers Know, and When Did They Know It? Peter James received wide attention for his Centuries of Darkness; David Rohl, in Pharaohs and Kings, relies on the recent archaeological work of Beitak at Tel Dab'a in Egypt. The evidence is compelling that the site's population before the Hyksos took over was none other than the Hebrews. Rohl's work, on the period preceding the Exodus, is complementary to The Synchronized Chronology. Like James, however, he tries to squeeze the remaining Egyptian dynasties without discarding the duplicates. It doesn't work. Anyone who enjoys ancient history, archaeology or a good mystery will find this an intriguing read. The controversial theory is well-researched and sure to generate debate. |
Contents
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Chapter 10 Polytheism Theocracy and Politico Religious Rivalry and the Advent of monotheising Chief Gods | 67 |
Chapter 11 Akhenaten Invents the First Monotheism Accompanied by the Amarna Art Revolution | 117 |
Supposed and Proven EgyptoHebrew Connections and Their Central Issue | 175 |
Chapter 13 The Apex of Egyptian Power and Its Subsequent Decline | 219 |
Chapter 14 Egypt as a Hinge Society a Link and an Influence Authentic and Imaginary | 257 |
Chapter 15 The Rediscovery of Egypt as the Trunk of the Tree | 331 |
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Egypt, Trunk of the Tree, Vol. II: A Modern Survey of and Ancient Land Simson Najovits Limited preview - 2003 |
Egypt, the Trunk of the Tree, Vol.II: A Modern Survey of and Ancient Land Simson Najovits Limited preview - 2003 |
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