Egypt and the Old Testament

By T. Eric Peet

Book Overview

"Egypt and the Old Testament" explores the profound historical and archaeological intersections between the land of the pharaohs and the narratives of the Hebrew scriptures. Written by renowned Egyptologist T. Eric Peet, this work provides a scholarly yet accessible examination of how Egyptian records and archaeological discoveries align with, or diverge from, the accounts found in the Old Testament. From the arrival of the patriarchs to the dramatic period of the Exodus and the later political entanglements between the kingdoms of Israel and the Egyptian empire, the text offers a critical analysis of the available evidence.

Peet meticulously evaluates specific historical challenges, including the identification of the pharaoh of the oppression, the geography of the Exodus route, and the cultural and religious influences that Egypt exerted on early Hebrew thought. By balancing biblical tradition with the findings of early 20th-century Egyptology, the work provides a contextualized look at the ancient Near East. This study remains an important resource for those interested in biblical archaeology, ancient history, and the evolution of Judeo-Christian heritage within its broader regional landscape.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025622413
• ISBN13: 9781025622415
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"