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Moses and the Exodus
Topic Started: Mar 8 2007, 01:03 AM (179 Views)
Asazel2
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A number of theories have been proposed to account for the occurrence of the plagues and the resulting parting of the waters, attributing them to volcanoes. Also, some attempt to revise Egyptian chronologies, placing pharaohs like, e.g. Rameses II, centuries later.


[edit] Volcano theory
One possible explanation for plagues and the parting of the water is the Santorini volcano eruption and tsunami that occurred sometime possibly coincident with the exodus.

According to tsunami experts, the massive volcanic eruption on the Greek island of Santorini around 1600 BCE could have generated a giant tidal wave or tsunami that struck the Nile Delta, parting of the sea, triggered the ten plagues during the time of Moses' escape from Egypt. Tsunamis are often preceded by the water withdrawing from the shore. A mega-tsunami caused by Santorini's volcano would siphon billions of gallons of water - not just from the shore but from connecting rivers and lakes - creating dry land for as long as two hours. This would give Moses and the Israelites enough time to cross, although maybe not 3 million of them. Heavier chariots may well have been bogged down in the mud. Evidence is based on findings along the rock beddings of shorelines in Africa and Egypt.


Holy crap, talk about a decent explanation for Moses's miracles.
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LinkMaster™
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It's quite possible that God trigger those events. But it's also quite possible that scientists are being too serious.
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cloudst
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How troublesome...
These guys are really trying too hard.
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LinkMaster™
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Which ones?
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TwistedDarkness
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Ahh logic. I'm not going to get into you. >|
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LinkMaster™
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^ Hey, it's the fucking hypocritical antichrist.
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Someone got smacked with a Bible today... *snickers*
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