Exploring Egypt

Mud, Straw, and “Watering by Foot”: Life as an Israelite Slave

Explore the "backbreaking labor" of Israelite slaves in ancient Egypt. From the mud-brick pits of Pithom to the mystery of "watering by foot," discover the biblical and historical reality of life under Pharaoh.

The Sphinx is a Dangerous Guardian (or, Why that may not Really be a Smile)

Is the Great Sphinx a peaceful protector or a deadly "strangler"? Discover the hidden meaning behind its smile, its role as a cosmic sentry, and the dark linguistic secrets of its name.

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The Two Spheres of Egypt: Black Land, Red Land.

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Discover how Ancient Egyptians divided their world into Kemet (the fertile Black Land) and Deshret (the desert Red Land), shaping their culture and afterlife.

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Contemplating the Sinai Core in Saudi Arabia

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Mount Sinai is a pivot point in the Torah--or “the Moses Material”-- found at the beginning of the Old Testament. The literary structure is clear. The geographical reality less so.