The Exodus

By: Richard Elliott Friedman

Narrated by: Richard Elliott Friedman

Biblical scholars, Egyptologists, archaeologists, historians, literary scholars, anthropologists, and filmmakers are drawn to the mystery of the exodus. Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim this mass migration is just a story, not history. Others oppose this conclusion, defending the biblical account.

Like a detective on an intricate case no one has yet solved, pioneering Bible scholar and best-selling author of Who Wrote the Bible? Richard Elliott Friedman cuts through the noise - the serious studies and the wild theories - merging new findings with new insight. From a spectrum of disciplines, state-of-the-art archaeological breakthroughs, and fresh discoveries within scripture, he brings real evidence of a historical basis for the exodus - the history behind the story. The biblical account of millions fleeing Egypt may be an exaggeration, but the exodus itself is not a myth.

Friedman does not stop there. Known for his ability to make Bible scholarship accessible to audiences, Friedman proceeds to reveal how much is at stake when we explore the historicity of the exodus. The implications, he writes, are monumental. We learn that it became the starting point of the formation of monotheism, the defining concept of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Moreover, we learn that it precipitated the foundational ethic of loving one's neighbors - including strangers - as oneself. He concludes, the actual exodus was the cradle of global values of compassion and equal rights today.

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©2017 Richard Elliott Friedman (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Outstanding!!!!

This book is a fair and well balanced source of information. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in religious studies.

Worth the time and even a second

He presents new ideas that are well supported and worth considering. He is trained in subjects that can be very dry but he makes it all very interesting and fun. I include his sarcasm as fun. My favorite quote, "The Bible is the only successful book written by a committee. That is probably because they never met."

Requires Reading (or listening)!

If you’re serious about understanding the exodus beyond what you hear each Sunday (for me) morning; then you just have to read Friedman’s The Exodus. Also, please, please, please, take Dr. Friedman’s $1 course on Old Testament to go even further! 10 stars out of 5.

The author

Excellent book, amazingly in depth and detailed, no question about the author’s mastery of the subjects, and expertly read!

Overall excellent & very reasonable explanation

Few books can make as complete of a picture of what may reasonably have happened. Of course, anybody at the far ends of the ideological spectrum will complain, but those willing to listen on its merits will find it to be one of the reasonable solutions.