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Old 02-08-2010, 12:54 AM   #1
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David Downs, a Christian archeologist who has observed that many of the dynasties in Egypt overlapped, has recreated the timescale for the Egyptian dynasties in a way that provides a much better match for the events, and known archeology, of Egypt and Palestine. He identifies the Pharoah as Sesostris III. For further details, see http://creation.com/timing-is-everything.
This Pharoah did not survive, being buried at the bottom of the Red Sea. Given the chaos that must have ensued following his death, is it little wonder that detailed records did not survive? In fact, the Exodus overturned the Middle Kingdom and brought a period of desolation.
I found this little nugget on another thread and I have done a google search on resources outside of creationists circles without much success.

I suppose I wondering who is this guy really and do his theories hold any merrit? I mean I hesitate on dismissing his ideas just because the guy is a creationist so that's why I ask. I simply am not well versed enough egypt to know for certain if this idea holds water. Unfortunately since I am at work atm I can't exactly freely visit the site so my info is limited to this quote
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1 creationist v.s. modern historical understanding? call me biased, but I would assume he's wrong.

And what exactly is a "christian archaeologist"?
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David is not alone in archaeological circles in saying that the standard Egyptian chronology needs drastic revision. For example, he mentions David Rohl, who wrote a book called Test of Time (USA title: Pharaohs and Kings).
There are threads on Rohl in the Biblical Criticism and History Forum.
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David sees his work as vital for defending the Christian faith. ‘If you are going to say that the Bible is wrong on history, where do you stop?’
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An "archaeologist" who begins with an assumption that bible fairy tales are true and all other known history must be warped in order to make it conform to those fairy tales.
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An "archaeologist" who begins with an assumption that bible fairy tales are true and all other known history must be warped in order to make it conform to those fairy tales.
Or one who has "unearthed" Jesus, his Lord and Saviour.
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There is a comprehensive thread on Rohl's New Chronology here.
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1 creationist v.s. modern historical understanding? call me biased, but I would assume he's wrong.

And what exactly is a "christian archaeologist"?
Someone who digs with a trowell in one hand and a Bible in the other.
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An "archaeologist" who begins with an assumption that bible fairy tales are true and all other known history must be warped in order to make it conform to those fairy tales.
Or one who has "unearthed" Jesus, his Lord and Saviour.

Yep. That too!
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