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What did historians feel could have happend with the Hebrews and Canaanites?
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Some historians feel that the Hebrews actually were a Canaanite tribe. However, Jewish tradition holds that they are two separate groups.
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How does the story told in the Book of Exodus create a sense of identity and purpose for the Hebrews?
Historians believe that the Hebrew people wanted to create an ethnic identity for themselves, separate from their actual ancestors, the Canaanites. The story in the Book of Exodus created a glorious past and a future magnificent military conquest of their homeland. With the story in the Book of Exodus, no longer could the Hebrews be seen as dissident Canaanites who left the coastal cities to settle in the Canaanite hinterland, but as invaders divinely ordained to take possession of the land.
Where the Canaanites black in color?
The Canaanites could not have been black. Here is the proof: Avraham dwelt among the Canaanites, but he became worried about the Cushites seeing his wife when he went to Africa (Gen. 10). Why was he worried? Rashi (a traditional Medieval Jewish commentator) explains that the Cushites (who were unequivocally black), had never seen a fair skinned woman. This proves the Canaanites, whom he dwelled among before, could not have been black.
What Wonder of the Ancient World do some historians believe the ancient Hebrews might have had a role in building as slaves?
The wonders of the ancient world that one would find in Egypt are the Great Pyramids of Giza, which were built durig the century prior to 2500 BCE. Notice that date.Supposing that the ancient Hebrews really were slaves in Egypt they could not have arrived before about 1800 BCE, as they are portrayed in the Bible as leaving Egypt in 1440 BCE after a 400 year sojourn there. By the time of their arrival in Egypt, the pyramids were already quite ancient. No serious historian would believe the ancient Hebrews had any part in building the pyramids.In fact, the clear consensus of historians is that the Hebrew nation was never in Egypt, there was no Exodus from Egypt as described in the Bible, and no conquest of Canaan. They say that the Israelites were actually rural Canaanites who left the region of the rich coastal cities and settled in the hitherto sparsely populated hinterland.
Where was Israel defeated in Canaan?
The Hebrews are defeated at least twice in their conquest of Canaan as told in the Old Testament. In chapter 15 of the Book of Joshua we are told that they were unable to defeat the Canaanites living upon the plains because they possessed iron chariots, nor could they to drive the Jebusites out of the city of Jerusalem.
What do historians believe is the reason Hebrews migrated out of Canaan and into Egypt?
The Hebrews were known to the Egyptians as Habiru, brigands and pastoralists who lived in the Judean highlands behind the Palestinian coastal plains. The Egyptians also employed them as frontier guards in the south of Egypt against intrusions from the Nubians - remains of a Jewish temple are located there. These guards were employed on contract, and when these expired, they would return down the Nile Valley back to the Judean Hills, and a new group come to replace them. So movement of Hebrews to and from Egypt was common enough and provided a basis for the stories. The Biblical story of there being 3 million Hebrews in Egypt who fled Pharaoh is sheer fantasy. If indeed Joseph's family had migrated to Egypt, the couple of hundred could hardly have multiplied into 3 million or more (the story of 600,000 fighting men! which came back to conquer Palestine). These stories are the myths and legends of the Jewish people, like those of other people, but multiplied in numbers like no other peoples seem to have engaged in.
Where was Israel defeated while in Canaan?
The Hebrews are defeated at least twice in their conquest of Canaan as told in the Old Testament. In chapter 15 of the Book of Joshua we are told that they were unable to defeat the Canaanites living upon the plains because they possessed iron chariots, nor could they to drive the Jebusites out of the city of Jerusalem.
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Why did the Hebrews want to escape from Egypt?
The Hebrews of Moses' time were slaves in Egypt. They wanted to be free in a land they could call their own.
What did the Hebrews do when there was an emergency?
They solved the problem or dealt with it as best as they could.
How would you write an essay on Hebrews?
First, pick an era you want to talk about (The Hebrews have been around for more than 4000 years). Then you could talk about the history, the evolution, or the political events in the lives of the Hebrews.
What was one thing the Egyptians could not take from the Hebrews?
Their faith in God.
Did the Hebrews doubt that God could liberate them from the powerful Egyptians?
at first they did
