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Summary: Graham Phillips unable to answer Steve Reina's challenge
Review: I find it very interesting that Graham Phillips has been unable to answer Steve Reina's challenge as to the Book of Jasher. According to his index Phillips uses Jasher ninteen times to support his thesis as to the historical connection between the Edomites and the original mountain of Yaweh worship.
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Summary: Milestone in Biblical Research
Review: I note with interest that one reviewer questions the findings of this book because of the author's use of the Book of Jasher as a source. I agree that we cannot place too much credence in a source of which so many versions exist. (I believe the one Graham Phillips used is a nineteenth-century translation.) However, most of Mr. Phillips' book compares Bible verses - not the Book of Jasher - with archaeological discoveries to show that the plagues of Egypt really occurred, that Mount Sinai was a real mountain and that Moses was an historical figure. In this respect he has done an excellent job. I may not agree with all his conclusions, but I consider this book to be a milestone in biblical research.
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Summary: Milestone in Biblical Research
Review: I note with interest that one reviewer questions the findings of this book because of the author's use of the Book of Jasher as a source. I agree that we cannot place too much credence in a source of which so many versions exist. (I believe the one Graham Phillips used is a nineteenth-century translation.) However, most of Mr. Phillips' book compares Bible verses - not the Book of Jasher - with archaeological discoveries to show that the plagues of Egypt really occurred, that Mount Sinai was a real mountain and that Moses was an historical figure. In this respect he has done an excellent job. I may not agree with all his conclusions, but I consider this book to be a milestone in biblical research.
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Summary: creative
Review: I read this book in search of a countertradition to the bible as we know it today. This book suggests a very creative, as well as inspiring undergound voice in the bible, some of which may even contain an element of truth. Unfortunately, however, the work must be considered pure speculation as it is not backed up by serious research. Aside from the fraudulent source mentioned by the previous reviewer, most of the Hebrew Biblical quotes are misquoted and/or mistranslated, and the author does not diversify his sources. However, his hypothesis motivates me to continue further in my search for a Biblical countertradition.
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Summary: An amazing historical journey
Review: This book is excellent! I have read it several times and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and ideas surrounding the times of Moses and the 10 plagues of Egypt. Graham Phillip's writing is flowing and captivating. Once I started reading the book I couldn't stop until I got to the end. If you haven't yet purchased a copy I would urge you to do so. You will not be disappointed. A great book and a fanastic buy !
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Summary: Ground-breaking book
Review: This is one of the best books I have read for a long time. The author not only reveals many exciting archaeological discoveries from the period of the Old Testament, he writes in an easy-going and assessable manner. I have been studying the history of the Bible lands for many years and have never before found a book that contains so many new revelations in one volume. Some of the sources Mr Phillips' employs may be somewhat doubtful, but the facts remains that he has done more to show that the Old Testament relates to recorded history than anyone for many years. I suggest that anyone who questions the authenticity of this book to compare the Bible verses concerning Mount Sinai with the topography of Jebel Madhbah (which Mr Phillips proposes as the true Mountain of God). There can be no doubt that they are one and the same. John Wrekin Aurora IL
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Summary: Ground-breaking book
Review: This is one of the best books I have read for a long time. The author not only reveals many exciting archaeological discoveries from the period of the Old Testament, he writes in an easy-going and assessable manner. I have been studying the history of the Bible lands for many years and have never before found a book that contains so many new revelations in one volume. Some of the sources Mr Phillips' employs may be somewhat doubtful, but the facts remains that he has done more to show that the Old Testament relates to recorded history than anyone for many years. I suggest that anyone who questions the authenticity of this book to compare the Bible verses concerning Mount Sinai with the topography of Jebel Madhbah (which Mr Phillips proposes as the true Mountain of God). There can be no doubt that they are one and the same. John Wrekin Aurora IL
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Summary: Evidence for the Exodus
Review: This is one of the best books I have read on the Bible mysteries for a long time. The author's identification of the historical Moses is fascinating, but what make this book exceptional is that it shows how the story of the Exodus and the foundation of Israel by King David were historical events. The book does not only rely upon the author's own interpretation of ancient texts; it also includes contributions from experts who reveal some fascinating archaeological discoveries that support the Old Testament accounts. A marvelous, enlightening and erudite work.
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Summary: A Challenge to the Author, Graham Phillips
Review: To the author Mr. Phillips:
In your book you cite an earlier reference entitled "The Book of Jasher" (the supposedly now missing 40th book of the Old Testament) repeatedly. An in the book search on this very cite reveals that you used this reference source eighteen times. A full reading of your book shows that the reference to Jasher is essential to the making of your points. However, although you concede - and rightly so - that the earlier proposed "Book(s) of Jasher" were not of reliable provenance (see e.g. Modern Apocrypha, Famous "Biblical" Hoaxes by Edgar Goodspeed) the "Book of Jasher" you cite by one "Michael Martin" does not exist either on this cite or the Library of Congress website.
My challenge is this: Point us in the reading public to a "Book of Jasher" vouched for by your "Michael Martin" or for that matter any properly credentialed biblical scholar so that we may review the source for ourselves and I will gladly edit this review so as to give you a more positive notice.
To the extent you fail to provide such evidence of provenance I would offer that readers of this review could take this as tacit admission on your part that none exists.
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