Experts are currently analyzing ruins near the river jordan as potential proof that the story of the exodus, is more than a legend and indeed a historical fact. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions. According to biblical scripture the hebrews led by the patriarch moses took his formerly enslaved people out of egypt. The exodus synopsis fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation into the historical findings surrounding the biblical story of the exodus.
An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions amid startling new finds that may change traditional views of history and the bible. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have maintained that there is no hard evidence to support the exodus story. Patterns of evidence the exodus 2014 dvd factory for sale. Insightful, even handed, restrained, and yet utterly compelling, patterns of evidence. What does hard evidence really have to say about the foundational stories in the bibe. Twelve years in the making, the critically acclaimed film patterns of evidence. Discover more evidence for arrival, multiplication, slavery, exodus, judgment and conquest in bonus disc patterns of evidence expanded. Ive been asked a few times in recent weeks if i would comment on the recently released documentary patterns of evidence. Bible, history, patterns of evidence, exodus, fathom, egypt, judaism, christianity, religion. If you have heard that there is no evidence for the exodus, or for joseph and the hebrews in egypt, prepare for a whole new view of history.
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. Interview with director tim mahoney published on apr 19, 2014 patterns of evidence. Exodus is premiering in 650 theatres across the united states on monday, january 19. Exodus by filmmaker tim mahoney and thinking man films.
While much of jacobovicis archaeological evidence for the exodus comes from egypt, some comes from mycenae on. The exodus decoded is a documentary film aired april 16, 2006 on the history channel. Investigating biblical evidence patterns of evidence. Patterns of evidence is an engaging, visually pleasing and fascinating piece of filmmaking whatever one believes.
I have no concerns regarding age appropriateness it may not capture the attention of young children, but with a little pausing and discussion, it. In fact, many major events reported in various ancient. Did the exodus story as written in the bible really happen. Below is the question tim had to ask after his first trip to egpyt answering that turned into a 12 year investigation. Archaeologists may have found historical evidence for the biblical account of the exodus near the river jordan.
The exodus 20 filmmaker tim mahoney searches for evidence of the exodus from egypt. He decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific approach. A filmakers journey mahoney, timothy p, law, steven on. Its a film that values exploration and questioning, rather than hand wringing and partisanship. Many leading archaeologists and bible scholars today say, no. 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. Exodus film covers quesstions about the validity of history found in the bible.
The stories and lessons in this book have always fascinated me. Add to watchlist this documentary travels the globe in search of archaeological evidence that the exodus, as told in the old testament, actually occurred. In short, it was a very high quality production and has great. Jan 20, 2015 movie patterns of evidence mainstreams early date of exodus a new documentary patterns of evidence. In 2012, michael rood and a team of scientists and explorers documented proof for the red sea crossing by showing trails and other archaeological evidence on the bottom of the red sea, without offering explanations as to how. 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. In this documentary style exploration of the 2nd book of the bible narrated by kevin sorbo, timothy mahoney digs deep, interviewing some very well known faces in research and also in todays politics. According to biblical scripture the hebrews led by the patriarch moses took his formerly enslaved people out of egypt during the reign of rameses ii. It seems almost obvious that the time period by a lot of the historians might be off because all of the evidence found for the biblical exodus seem to fit perfectly, but in a different period of egyptian history than many historians would agree with. Patterns of evidence supporting the exodus evidence to believe. A visual story teller by trade, he and the thinking man films team also created an excellentquality documentary film to compliment the book. After examining the details in the biblical text, he journeys across the globe to search for patterns of evidence firsthand.
The exodus is an indepth 12year investigation by documentary filmmaker timothy mahoney. Now, im only a layman, but im pretty sure that conclusion is the opposite of the current academic consensus. Exodus is a 2014 documentary film directed by tim mahoney. On the disc digging deeper into archaeology and the bible, we explore topics such as. To find the showing nearest you, simply click the buy tickets button and enter your zip code here. But now lets consider the absence of specifically archaeological evidence of the exodus. Shaken by these opinions, mahoney decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific approach. It reveals a powerful and faithaffirming pattern of evidence matching the major events of the bibles exodus and conquest accounts in the archaeology of egypt and israel.
According to most scholars today, the answer is a resounding no. The exodus is an intelligent documentary and mature treatment of a very sensitive subject. Exodus introduction i saw the documentary movie this evening and it was excellent. Filmmaker tim mahoney searches for evidence of the exodus from egypt. What does the hard evidence really have to say about the foundational story of the old testament. Dramatizations ranging from the recent film exodus. Plans to make a bookshelf record get teds woodworking plans no cc required plans to make a bookshelf record complete instructions from start to finish. What does hard evidence say about the story of the old testament. An indepth investigation by documentary filmmaker tim mahoney searches for answers to these questions amid startling new finds that may change traditional views of. 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. An indepth historical and archaeological investigation into the validity of the exodus from egypt using biblical text against artifactual evidence. Others argue that there may have been a small group of slaves that escaped egypt, but the historical events didnt happen the way they are described in the bible. Just as in the documentary, the book charts film maker tim mahoneys personal journey in the filming and making of patterns of evidence exodus. 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.
The exodus, a documentary by timothy mahoney 12 years in the making. Demilles classic the ten commandments have offered artistic interpretations of the biblical account. The exodus asks whether evidence affirms that the ancient hebrews flight from slavery really happened, andspoiler alert. What is the validity of history found in the bible. The filmmaker claims to have new evidence and lots of proof showing the jewishslavesinegypt, plagues, and exodus stuff is all real. Director tim mahoney went on his own 12year journey for the upcoming documentary patterns of evidence.
The exodus director speaks about the interest this film carries for people of all faiths, jews, christians, muslims humanists, agnostics and atheists. 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. The story of the exodus has become particularly controversial. Movie patterns of evidence mainstreams early date of exodus. Apr 22, 2020 filmmaker tim mahoney calls into question hundreds of years of archeological discoveries that suggest there is no evidence of the biblical exodus. Historical evidence for the exodus may have been found. In october of 1999, the prominent israeli archaeologist ze ev herzog wrote in haaretz magazine. Is anybody aware of this upcoming movie, patterns of evidence. Nevertheless, a very dear friend of mine who is a historian asked me to watch the documentary patterns of evidence. I wasnt able to see the film, since it has not been widely. Jacobovicis claim of a shelf collapse, leading to a decrease in water levels, immediately followed by a second.
The movie is about director tim mahoneys search for archaeological evidence concerning the exodus of the israelites from egypt as discussed in the old testament. Featuring stunning animations and a cast including narrator, kevin sorbo god. Many experts say there is no archaeological evidence for events like the exodus. The average person will come away from patterns of evidence. Fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation and exclusive debate. Overall, i very much liked the film and my impression is that it was very well produced and thought out. Patterns of evidence the exodus ship for sale online ebay. Jan 21, 2015 on monday evening i went to see the much anticipated documentary film, patterns of evidence. With charles aling, manfred bietak, john bimson, mansour boraik. Earlier in 2015 an amazing documentary was released entitled patterns of evidence. Jun 12, 2015 from babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Jan 19, 2015 fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation into the historical findings surrounding the biblical story of the exodus. The exodus, where he searches for answers on whether or not the old testament exodus story. You can learn more about this film, view a trailer, and purchase tickets by visiting.
Filmmaker timothy mahoney had one important question. It is going to be replayed in theaters in just a day or two, and if you get a chance to go see it, do so. Patterns of evidence exodus kolbe center for the study of. Now, a visual companion in hardcover details the overwhelming evidence he uncovered from archaeologists. Although i knew the general answer, the evidence presented blew my mind.
The result was a fascinating documentary film patterns of evidence. This is patterns of evidence the exodus by romany films inc. Shaken by these opinions, mahoney decides to tackle this issue with a deliberate scientific. Near the end of the film, mahoney made a statement along the lines of scholars disagree about the dating and the evidence for the biblical exodus, but we do have evidence for it.
Mahoney, discusses his new feature documentary, patterns of evidence. Tim mahoneys documentary patterns of evidence was shown january 19th at selected theaters across the united states. The exodus is an indepth investigation of the exodus of the israelites out of egypt and the conquest of the promised land by investigative filmmaker timothy mahoney. May 04, 2015 a debate rages over the credibility of the bible. Timothy mahoney, a filmmaker from minneapolis, studied the israelite exodus in egypt and their eventual migration to the promised land. Exodus undergirds the early date for the exodus affirmed by conservative bible scholars. Interviews show archaeological and biblical experts on all sides of the issue concerning this critical historical and spiritual event, as told in the book of exodus. The exodus comes to select cinemas nationwide on monday, january 19 only. For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the worlds most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the exodus story found in the bible. The result is the most indepth archaeological investigation into the exodus from egypt ever captured on film.
The david rohl lectures 2 dvd set the lost sea of the exodus hardcover book directors choice edition blueray. Everyone knows the story of moses and the exodus, but there has been conflict on what. Fathom events and thinking man films invite you to join an indepth investigation into the historical findings surrounding the biblical story of the exodus. The central question was why archeologists are not finding evidence for the biblical exodus. Exodus awestruck and probably want to watch it again. Exodus film by patterns of evidence award winning trailer. Patterns of evidence exodus having grown up in church, i have read and studies the book of exodus several times. Jan 20, 2015 last night i viewed patterns of evidence.
His book, redating the exodus 1978, proposed that the end of the middle bronze age provides the best matching evidence for the biblical conquest and that the dates assigned to this period should be substantially revised. This is a fascinating documentary of the exodus along with the surrounding history. Exodus was a wonderfully done film, very interesting and engaging. Exodus unlocks the mystery and reveals evidence that matches and confirms the biblical account. This theory, supported by a computer simulation, could have explained the biblical account of the exodus. Its a well done film that goes carefully through the biblical account and shows the archaeological evidence for the exodus. This film starts with an unbiased look at whether or not there is any evidence for the exodus story as told in the bible, and believed by both christians and jews for over 2000 years. After identifying key details in the biblical text, he. The evidence examined in support of the exodus happening at the time of the earlier middle kingdom in egyptian chronology is compelling and cogently argued. The kolbe center for the study of creation is a roman catholic lay apostolate dedicated to glorifying the most holy trinity by proclaiming the truth about the origins of man and the universe. Feb 12, 2015 a couple weeks ago i had the opportunity to attend the fathom event showing of patterns of evidence.
Although biblical scholars and archaeologists argue about various aspects of israels exodus from egypt, many of them agree that the exodus occurred in some form or another. The result of the 12year investigation was the featurelength documentary film, patterns of evidence. The exodus kindle edition by timothy mahoney, steven law, gerald schroeder phd m. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Even among evangelical scholars who accept the biblical account as historical, there is a debate regarding the. The exodus explains how abundant archaeological evidence supports the historical truth of the biblical exodus.