Latest theory about how they moved those blocks from the place they were quarried to the site of the pyramid is by inland waterways (canals) dug expressly for that purpose.
There are no “slaves” replacing the front log as the block of stone slides over the top of it. Guess they will find out what it’s like to pull a multi-ton slab of stone over the bare sand.
From ReformJudaism.org: “I respect Professor Sperling and Rabbi Wolpe. They were understandably following the claims of some of our archaeologists. Those archaeologists’ claims that the Exodus never happened are not based on evidence, but largely on its absence. They assert that we’ve combed the Sinai and not found any evidence of the mass of millions of people whom the Bible says were there for 40 years. That assertion is just not true. There have not been many major excavations in the Sinai, and we most certainly have not combed it. Moreover, uncovering objects buried 3,200 years ago is a daunting endeavor. An Israeli colleague laughingly told me that a vehicle that had been lost in the 1973 Yom Kippur War was recently uncovered under 16 meters—that’s 52 feet—of sand. Fifty-two feet in 40 years!” Then there’s the Ipuwer Papyrus – you can look it up yourself. Also, it used to be that because the Hittites were only mentioned in Old Testament, it was automatically assumed that they did not exist. Of course, subsequent discoveries have shown the Hittite people to have been quite real. And there are still so many misguided people who think themselves “enlightened” when they parrot the claim that the evidence for the New Testament is flimsy. Obviously, the miracles must be taken on faith, but historical and archaeological evidence for the New Testament accounts is overwhelming. The historical consensus is that the letters of Paul – which include a creed which includes belief in the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus – are no later than 30 years after the Crucifixion, which means they are MUCH too early for ancient legendary embellishment (remember: they didn’t have Twitter back then!). These are just a few examples. The fact is that no one point of view has a monopoly on solid scholarship. The intellectual conversation has changed. It’s time for the skeptics to catch up.
The old absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence doesn’t work in the real world till you find it—-or not. 30 years is quite a long time for clear recollections of anything. Even that.
Farside99 about 7 years ago
“I can whip my initials…on any old mule’s behind”—Jerry Reed, “Mule Skinner Blues”.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 7 years ago
Jews were never held captive, the workers were all professional and paid for their labors.
Charlie Fogwhistle about 7 years ago
Latest theory about how they moved those blocks from the place they were quarried to the site of the pyramid is by inland waterways (canals) dug expressly for that purpose.
jreckard about 7 years ago
Sounds like a scheme to me.
William Bednar Premium Member about 7 years ago
There are no “slaves” replacing the front log as the block of stone slides over the top of it. Guess they will find out what it’s like to pull a multi-ton slab of stone over the bare sand.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 7 years ago
From ReformJudaism.org: “I respect Professor Sperling and Rabbi Wolpe. They were understandably following the claims of some of our archaeologists. Those archaeologists’ claims that the Exodus never happened are not based on evidence, but largely on its absence. They assert that we’ve combed the Sinai and not found any evidence of the mass of millions of people whom the Bible says were there for 40 years. That assertion is just not true. There have not been many major excavations in the Sinai, and we most certainly have not combed it. Moreover, uncovering objects buried 3,200 years ago is a daunting endeavor. An Israeli colleague laughingly told me that a vehicle that had been lost in the 1973 Yom Kippur War was recently uncovered under 16 meters—that’s 52 feet—of sand. Fifty-two feet in 40 years!” Then there’s the Ipuwer Papyrus – you can look it up yourself. Also, it used to be that because the Hittites were only mentioned in Old Testament, it was automatically assumed that they did not exist. Of course, subsequent discoveries have shown the Hittite people to have been quite real. And there are still so many misguided people who think themselves “enlightened” when they parrot the claim that the evidence for the New Testament is flimsy. Obviously, the miracles must be taken on faith, but historical and archaeological evidence for the New Testament accounts is overwhelming. The historical consensus is that the letters of Paul – which include a creed which includes belief in the Incarnation, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus – are no later than 30 years after the Crucifixion, which means they are MUCH too early for ancient legendary embellishment (remember: they didn’t have Twitter back then!). These are just a few examples. The fact is that no one point of view has a monopoly on solid scholarship. The intellectual conversation has changed. It’s time for the skeptics to catch up.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] about 7 years ago
The old absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence doesn’t work in the real world till you find it—-or not. 30 years is quite a long time for clear recollections of anything. Even that.