Jeremiah's Journey to Egypt
The article discusses the journey of the prophet Jeremiah and his fellow Judean travelers from Judah to Egypt, following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The author identifies the precise route using archaeological methods, that Jeremiah and his companions took to reach Egypt. Topi...
| Published in: | Biblical archaeology review |
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2023, Volume: 49, Issue: 1, Pages: 42-48 |
| Further subjects: | B
BABYLONIAN captivity, 598-515 B.C
B JEREMIAH (Biblical prophet) B EGYPTIAN antiquities B MEMPHIS (Extinct city) B ARCHAEOLOGY methodology |
| Summary: | The article discusses the journey of the prophet Jeremiah and his fellow Judean travelers from Judah to Egypt, following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The author identifies the precise route using archaeological methods, that Jeremiah and his companions took to reach Egypt. Topics include the ancient city of Memphis, the coastal road to Gaza, and the significance of Tjaru, a strategic fortress and key point for monitoring military campaigns. |
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| ISSN: | 0098-9444 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review
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