Bible, history, patterns of evidence, exodus, fathom, egypt, judaism, christianity, religion. The exodus pattern in the book of mormon byu studies. According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding no. Much of this evidence is spectacularly depicted in the awardwinning documentary patterns of evidence. Hector avalos at 1252016 i received an email recently asking what i thought of a new documentary called patterns of evidence. What does the hard evidence really have to say about the foundational story of the old testament. Jun 29, 2015 these timelines are just a couple of examples from the book patterns of evidence. Filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. Exodus ebook filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. I suggest readers check out the documentary patterns of evidence.
Patterns of evidence exodus i have watched the patterns of evidence exodus and can tell 2x2visitors that it deserves its award. Film maker tim mahoney embarks on a journey to discover. The evidence seems to fit well with josephus account. Others argue that there may have been a small group of slaves that escaped egypt, but the historical events didnt happen the way they are described in the bible. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence. The exodus is an indepth 12year investigation by documentary filmmaker timothy mahoney. Exodus presents convincing evidence from history and archaeology that, under the influence of joseph, israel moved from canaan to egypt, left under the leadership of moses and entered canaan under joshua. Interviews show archaeological and biblical experts on all sides of the issue concerning this critical historical and spiritual event, as told in the book of exodus.
The same can be applied to the book of exodus describing his problem can own people as slaves. The documentary begins by addressing the traditional view of ramesses ii 127912 bc as the pharaoh of the exodus. Contrast that approach with anything you see on the history channel or pbs. With charles aling, manfred bietak, john bimson, mansour boraik. Is there any physical evidence to support the biblical story of the exodus. Fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation into the historical findings surrounding the biblical story of the exodus. If you have heard that there is no evidence for the exodus, or for joseph and the hebrews in egypt, prepare for a whole new view of history. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the exodus story found in the bible. Patterns of evidence, exodus is a documentary that lays out the evidence for the biblical exodus, and while the physical evidence itself is not refuted, the conclusions which can be drawn are refuted as simply being too fantastic to be believed, or not in keeping with the preconceived timelines which have been established over the past several. These prophets symbolically link the exodus to jesus christs forthcoming atonement and teach that christs sacrifice will surpass all of gods work for his children. One point comes through to me very clearly and that is that skeptics are skeptics by choice, not because there is no evidence for the exodus and not because they have no choice. Below is the question tim had to ask after his first trip to egpyt answering that turned into a 12 year investigation. Even among evangelical scholars who accept the biblical account as historical, there is a debate regarding the.
Jan 21, 2015 on monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. Exodus for a better understanding of that, and to see the compelling evidence for the. It can now be said with high confidence that the biblical account of the exodus represents a true historical event. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions amid startling new finds that may change traditional views of history and the bible. Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. This illustration from the book patterns of evidence. The result is one of the most revealing and indepth investigations into the exodus ever captured on film, one that allows you to come to your own conclusions about an amazing pattern of evidence and what it might mean for today. Sep 27, 2017 part 1 the forbidden archaeology of joseph and the egyptian empire.
Follow his journey as he searches for answers to these questions while uncovering an amazing pattern of evidence that matches the bibles account every step of. An indepth investigation by filmmaker timothy mahoney searches for answers to these questions amid startling new finds that match the bibles account of the exodus from egypt. Patterns of evidence is a film series directed by tim mahoney and part of the independent christian film industry. Ibss biblical archaeology evidence of the exodus from. Timothy mahoney, the filmmaker whose quest to learn whether there was credible evidence for the biblical exodus culminated in the film, has. Exodus produced by timothy mahoney in 2015 see film trailer. The chronicle of an investigative filmmaker who goes to the middle east to find whether patterns of evidence reveal if moses wrote the book of exodus. Want to take in the concepts of the film at your own pace.
A one time only offer save on patterns of evidence. Exodus by filmmaker tim mahoney and thinking man films. The evidence for the exodus has grown substantially in recent years. Exodus, a filmmakers journey, that was published in may, 2015, about three months after the movie film, patterns of evidence. Part 1 provides the thoughts of tim mahoney, including the. Patterns of evidence the red sea miracle in theaters feb. The film presents the view that the biblical story of the exodus of the hebrew slaves from egypt was an historical event that took place during the middle kingdom of egypt. Includes valuable insights and additional interviews not seen in. Become a member of biblical archaeology society now and get more than half off the regular price of the all. You may also watch the special content related to the exodus account and the patterns of evidence film series with filmmaker tim mahoney, egyptologist david rohl and bible chronologist and teacher michael rood. Dramatizations ranging from the recent film exodus. The story of the exodus is most likely bases on the expulsion of the hyksos from egypt, for there is no other record of any mass exit from egypt robertson 1990, 36.
And although isis has been rightly criticized for destroying ancient artifacts, other groups have similarly attempted to wipe out evidence of jewish presence. A visual story teller by trade, he and the thinking man films team also created an excellentquality documentary film to compliment the book. This article is based on the hardcover book, patterns of evidence. Films in the patterns of evidence series patterns of evidence. Exodus after watching his film of the same name, and i highly recommend both of them. These four videos detail i mean thoroughly detail the journey to the first documentary movie in a series, patterns of evidence exodus. Many leading archaeologists and bible scholars today say, no. In short, it was a very high quality production and has great. The films advocate for mahoneys views on biblical chronology, which he contrasts with mainstream scholarly opinion. Its a well done film that goes carefully through the biblical account and shows the archaeological evidence for the exodus. Most archaeologists today have concluded that theres no evidence that the exodus of israelite slaves from egypt ever happened. He embarks on a 12year journey around the world to search for answers. Patterns of evidence llc 6900 west lake street minneapolis, mn 55426. The book covers similar ground as the film, but the book provides an indepth treatment and much background material.
Mar 05, 2017 the evidence for the exodus has grown substantially in recent years. Demilles classic the ten commandments have offered artistic interpretations of the biblical account. On monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. The exodus unlocks the mystery of this ancient saga, combining a scientific investigation with a retelling of the exodus story to reveal an amazing pattern of evidence matching the biblical account that may challenge our understanding of history. The exodus comes to select cinemas nationwide on monday, january 19 only. I wasnt able to see the film, since it has not been widely.
Patterns of poor research a critique of patterns of. Although biblical scholars and archaeologists argue about various aspects of israels exodus from egypt, many of them agree that the exodus occurred in some form or another. This guy went looking for evidence and then skewed every piece of evidence he could find to make it fit. The exodus explains how abundant archaeological evidence supports the historical truth of the biblical exodus. Here the upper wall of time shows the traditional view of egyptian chronology and the late exodus view, which places the exodus at about 1250 bc. What are your thoughts on the factuality of the film. Film maker tim mahoney embarks on a journey to discover whether there is archeological evidence for the exodus of the israelites from egypt recorded in the bible. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to. Other stories in the book of mormon also portray exodus patterns, and prophets often use the precedent of israels deliverance from egypt to prove gods power. But i certainly no longer begin with the assumption that a small or big miracle exodus happened. Filmmaker timothy mahoney faces a crisis of faith, is this foundational event of the bible really just a myth. The exodus is a valuable resource for anyone wishing for a handy, easytounderstand summary of the issues surrounding the dating of and the evidence for the exodus. The documentary aims to show how the exodus narrative fits a timeline for the late middle kingdom in egypt photo.
Jan 25, 2016 patterns of poor research a critique of patterns of evidence. What is the validity of history found in the bible. Theresult is the most indepth archaeological investigationinto the exodus from egypt ever captured on film. The book gives a detailed description of how timothy.
Ive been asked a few times in recent weeks if i would comment on the recently released documentary patterns of evidence. Did the exodus story as written in the bible really happen. Patterns of poor research a critique of patterns of evidence. May 01, 2015 patterns of evidence exodus is the accompanying book to the documentary of the same name.
Part 1 the forbidden archaeology of joseph and the egyptian empire. Exodus is a very well done documentary, with no shortage of opposing experts. Bible and exodus is not a history book but an interpretation of history. Overall, i very much liked the film and my impression is that it was very well produced and thought out. Patterns of evidence a different pharaoh of the exodus. The patterns of evidence book includes valuable insights and additional interviews not seen. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney. He says everyone believed the bible until the 1950s, but thats just not true. Is there good reason to think that the bibles account of the exodus of the ancient israelites from egypt is accurate and authentic. The upper wall of time shows the traditional view of egyptian chronology and the late exodus view, which places the exodus around 1250 bc, during the reign of ramses the great. Exodus, was first released to theaters cinemas in the u. Tim mahoney investigates one of the greatest miracles of the bible. The exodus, directors choice edition dvd filmmaker timothy mahoney chronicles an indepth archaeological investigation in egypt and israel as his team attempts to corroborate the biblical text.