- Paperback: 424 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Oct 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099365618
- ISBN-13: 978-0099365617
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,078,820 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It has long been believed that the great historical events described in the Old Testament were mythological; the accepted chronology of the region does not tally with archaeological discoveries. Through a revision of the master chronology of the ancient world, David Rohl attempts to prove that the events of the Bible really did happen as recorded in the Books of Genesis, Exodus, Judges, Samuel, Kings and Chronicles. Many of the conundrums of the past are explained, and legendary figures such as Joseph, Moses, David and Solomon find their true political setting and some of their archaeological remains are discovered.
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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
A book that I have read several times, mainly because it is very convoluted and there is so much information in it that (as i am neither an Egyptologist nor an ancient linguist) it takes more than one read to absorb; but also because it is so interesting. It does not seek to make theological points but merely takes a very common sense viewpoint that a large portion of the old testament is an historical narrative of a people, laced with religion (which was of course much more important in explaining things when it was written than perhaps now). Casting aside the previously accepted chronology and shedding new light on events that happened, rather than any religious interpretation the author has, in my view, produced a compelling argument, soundly supported and cross-correlated that holds water. Although the book has a little too much detail for an easy read (and there may be an opportunity for a shorter book there or transferring further parts into appendices) I found the arguments well researched, coherent and easy to comprehend. I am convinced that by and large his interpretation is far more accurate than the hitherto accepted analysis. I am reminded of my father telling me that when he was a child scientists proved that it was impossible to fly faster than sound!!
Worth the effort in ploughing through and it even started me re-learning Latin and attempting to learn Greek and get to grips with hieroglyphs.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
The Author gives a new slant on the previous timeline of Egyptian Chronology. This book is identical to "Pharoahs and Kings , A biblical Quest." except for the cover illustration and has one advantage! Its cheaper!!
13 of 19 people found the following review helpful
When looking at history, you will find three types of evidence: the accepted conventional, the awkward and therefore ignored, and the new. Using proper scientific approaches, Rohl has challenged the existing conventional wisdom (to the usual howls of indignation from those too myopic to consider other views) and developed a radical new theory. There are clearly innumerable problems with the conventional wisdom, so Rohl has put his own ideas up - from there they will be tested themselves and either altered, confirmed or abandoned. This is certainly difficult material and is worth a steady reading, but has allowed so many apparently unevidenced or contradictory events to come into focus, all of which give a much clearer view of ancient history. Those who disagree must show where Rohl is wrong and develop their own ideas - the likes of Prof Kitchen merely deny it when their own theories are built on Egyptian sand. Essential reading, which also demonstrates what can be done with proper scientific methodology - in contrast to the kind of nonsense about lost civilisations put up by Hancock and others.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fascinating
I'm sure that within this book there is a great deal that could be questioned further - but you get the impression that Mr Rohl could answer any criticism with ease. Read more
Published on 28 May 2000
Different, interesting but unconvincing.
Two main points stick out as inconsistent with what we know about Horemheb:
1. He was a conservative son of the Two Lands.
2. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2000
Interesting look at Egyptian history
Having watched the TV programme, I decided to read the book also. I have to say that I do find the subject very interesting and thought the author provided a good argument to... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 1999
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