Moses

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Pi3y the Doorkeeper: An Egyptian Statue and a Biblical Psalm

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Explore the 18th-century wooden statue of Pi3y, a royal doorkeeper from the time of Moses, and discover its fascinating connection to the "doorkeeper" of Psalm 84:10 . . .

Where is the Real Mount Sinai? The Debate Between Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Explore the fascinating debate over Mount Sinai's true location. I’m not convinced there is enough evidence for a “Saudi Sinai” to overtake the deep traditions in Egypt.

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Mysteries and moses' mentor

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Mysteries and moses' mentor

We stand alone in the room of stone. Husam gestures, “This is the grave of Jethro, the teacher of Moses.”

I knew it was coming and yet his words still catch me by surprise. Husam’s face is sober. His words are deliberate. Moses had a mentor. And, according to the biblical text, a father-in-law.