But is there any evidence that it really happened and if so, where. The biblical narrative has captured the imagination of filmmakers and inspired countless numbers of people throughout history. Filmmaker timothy mahoney takes on the hot potato of biblical history the exodus and matches it up against what archaeologists, historians and naysayers have to say about the bible s accuracy. Filmmaker tim mahoney searches for evidence of the exodus from egypt. On monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. Filmmaker timothy mahoney takes on the hot potato of biblical historythe exodusand matches it up against what archaeologists, historians and naysayers have to say about the bibles accuracy.
An indepth historical and archaeological investigation into the validity of the exodus from egypt using biblical text against artifactual evidence. In short, it was a very high quality production and has great. The central question was why archeologists are not finding evidence for the biblical exodus. But there is more to the investigation than tim lets on. The exodus is a thoughtprovoking and relevant movie. He decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific approach. The exodus comes to select cinemas nationwide on monday, january 19 only. 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. This high quality documentary produced by tim mahoney of thinking man. Most archaeologists today have concluded that theres no. 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 the way. Patterns of evidence is an engaging, visually pleasing and fascinating piece of filmmaking whatever one believes. The red sea miracle part 1 is acceptable for all audiences.
Its a film that values exploration and questioning, rather than hand wringing and partisanship. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions. The exodus event is the greatest story of redemption in the hebrew 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 decades. A group of ten young people join filmmaker timothy mahoney, director of patterns of evidence. Fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation into the historical findings surrounding the biblical story of the exodus. Anyone into history and archaeology will appreciate and enjoy the hard work tim mahoney has put into researching the story of israels exodus from egypt.
Most archaeologists today have concluded that theres no evidence that the exodus of israelite slaves from egypt ever happened. The documentary examines the patterns of evidence that help place not just their postplague departure and red sea crossing in history but also the surrounding events. This is the first part of a twopart series, so there is a cliff hanger at the end. 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. 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. Add to watchlist this documentary travels the globe in search of archaeological evidence that the exodus, as told in the old testament, actually occurred. Movie event public performance license movie event guide how to host video to help plan your event 2 digital movi now you can experience the film patterns of evidence.
The worlds experts on the topic are interviewed, no matter position they hold. After examining the details in the biblical text, he journeys across the globe to search for patterns of evidence firsthand. What is the validity of history found in the bible. The exodus is an intelligent documentary and mature treatment of a very sensitive subject. The exodus in a large group setting with these physical and digital assets to help you create a. The exodus explains how abundant archaeological evidence supports the historical truth of the biblical exodus. This bibleaffirming investigation is so large that two films were required. Moses and the israelites trapped at the sea by pharaohs army when god miraculously parts the waters, rescuing the israelites and destroying pharaoh. Although i knew the general answer, the evidence presented blew my. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions amid startling new finds that may change traditional views of. Dramatizations ranging from the recent film exodus. The exodus also in the book, see below shows the upper wall of time as the traditional view of egyptian chronology and the late exodus view.
Moses and the israelites trapped at the sea by pharaohs army when god miraculously parts the waters, rescuing the israelites and destroying pharaoh and his chariots. Patterns of evidence central christian college of kansas. 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. This movie has a strong biblical, christian worldview and invites the viewer to consider the different possibilities regarding the exodus story. A couple weeks ago i had the opportunity to attend the fathom event showing of patterns of evidence.
With charles aling, manfred bietak, john bimson, mansour boraik. Demilles classic the ten commandments have offered artistic interpretations of the biblical account. What does the hard evidence really have to say about the foundational story of the old testament. You never know where a crisis of faith will lead you. A one time only offer save on patterns of evidence. Filmmaker timothy mahoney faces a crisis of faith, is this foundational event of the bible really just a myth.
To the extent that other scholars consider the exodus a historical event, it is usually placed later, during the. The exodus, a documentary by timothy mahoney 12 years in the making. Exodus by filmmaker tim mahoney and thinking man films. Insightful, even handed, restrained, and yet utterly compelling, patterns of evidence. The exodus, on an adventure to investigate amazing evidence that matches the bible. Exodus film by patterns of evidence award winning trailer. The third film in the patterns of evidence series, the red sea miracle does not disappoint. He embarks on a 12year journey around the world to search for answers. Want to take in the concepts of the film at your own pace. The film presents the theory that the biblical story of the exodus. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence.
The david rohl lectures 2 dvd set the lost sea of the exodus hardcover book directors choice edition blueray. The exodus asks whether evidence affirms that the ancient hebrews flight from slavery really happened, andspoiler alert. The result is the most indepth archaeological investigation into the exodus from egypt ever captured on film. Overall, i very much liked the film and my impression is that it was very well produced and thought out. The exodus is an awardwinning documentary by filmmaker timothy mahoney that chronicles an indepth archaeological investigation in egypt as his team attempts to corroborate the biblical text. Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. Part 1 the forbidden archaeology of joseph and the egyptian empire. Many experts say there is no archaeological evidence for events like the exodus. The exodus is an indepth 12year investigation by documentary filmmaker timothy mahoney. Twelve years in the making, the critically acclaimed film patterns of evidence.
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