Join Boaz and Ruth as they explore Dr. Gary Rendsburg's fascinating research revealing how the Exodus story cleverly uses Egyptian magical traditions to tell a much deeper tale than most readers realize. Was Moses actually portrayed as an Egyptian-style magician? The answer will amaze you!

⚡ Revolutionary Insights:

- The shocking parallel between Yahweh's name revelation and an Egyptian myth about Ra

- How Moses mirrors Egyptian lector-priests (but with a crucial difference!)

- The clever way biblical writers flipped Egyptian magical traditions upside down

- Why the 10 plagues were specifically designed to challenge Egyptian religious beliefs

🤯 Mind-Blowing Details:

- Moses's staff-to-snake trick matches an ancient Egyptian tale called "The Wax Crocodile"

- The plague of darkness echoes Egyptian apocalyptic literature

- How the plagues specifically targeted Egyptian priests' ability to perform rituals

- Why the Red Sea crossing parallels Egyptian magical stories

🎯 The Big Twist:

Unlike Egyptian magicians who relied on spells and incantations, Moses performed his feats through pure divine power. The biblical writers knew exactly what they were doing - showing how Yahweh's power trumped Egyptian magic at its own game!

Perfect for anyone interested in ancient magic, biblical history, Egyptian mythology, or the hidden meanings in religious texts.

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📚 Featured Research:

"Moses the Magician" by Dr. Gary A. Rendsburg In: Levy, T., Schneider, T., Propp, W. (eds) Israel's Exodus in Transdisciplinary Perspective. Quantitative Methods in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04768-3_2

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