Old Testament Archaeology

Part 2 - Synchronizing the Biblical and Egyptian History

Chris Ashcraft M.S., M.Ed., MTMS.
Apologetics Symposium at Cedar Park Church
May 8th, 2024

Part 2A - Introduction to Biblical / Egyptian Synchrony

Part 2B - Aligning Key Events

Part 2C - Jericho (Tell es-Sultan)

Description:

The Old Testament of the Bible contains rich and interesting stories of God's people that span more than 4000 years. However, this important historic record is under attack by Archaeologists who have claimed that the Biblical account of history is inaccurate or even fictitious. Well known events, such as the conquest of Jericho and the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt, have been challenged on archaeological grounds.

This multimedia presentation examines these challenges and shows that when the evidence is revealed, science supports the historicity of the Bible. We will review several well-known Biblical events and figures that can now be substantiated by recent archaeological investigations and see that the Bible is a trustworthy in all things.

Outline

• Part A - Introduction to Biblical / Egyptian Synchrony
  • The Biblical Origin of Egypt
  • Problems and Solutions with Egyptian Chronology
• Part B - Aligning Key Events
  • Joseph as Viceroy of Egypt
  • Waterway of Joseph (Bahr Youseff)
  • Oppression of Israelite Slaves
  • Moses and the Exodus
• Part C - Jericho (Tell es-Sultan)
  • Formidable Fortifications
  • Archaeology Confirms Biblical Jericho

Files:

The latest files for this presentation are below, and are made freely available to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

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Read Introductory Article Watch Lecture Print Handout (for taking notes) Take Quiz	Download PowerPoint File Print Handout (complete notes) Download Full Video 3.6GB MP4 Download Part A 1GB MP4 Download Part B 1.5GB MP4 Download Part C 1.1 GB MP4

About the Teacher:

Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools. Chris has also worked in plant biotechnology. He was a research technician at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, then at the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell Washington.

He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master is Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.

Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that Churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible apologetics.