Patterns of Evidence Exodus:
For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the world's most
prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no
hard evidence to support the Exodus story found in the Bible. In fact,
they say that the archaeological record is completely
opposed to the Bible's account. This view of extreme skepticism has
spread from academia to the world. The case against the Exodus appears
to be so strong that even some religious leaders are labeling this
ancient account as historical fiction. Filmmaker
Timothy Mahoney begins with the questions, "Is the Bible just a myth,
or did the archaeologists get it wrong?" He decides to tackle this
issue wit a deliberate scientific approach. After examining the
details in the biblical text, he journeys across the
globe to search for patterns of evidence firsthand. The result is the
most in-depth archaeological investigation into the Exodus from Egypt
ever captured on film. This scientific documentary's goal is to
communicate the TRUTH of the Bible and help equip
believers with defending their faith and the Bible.
The DVD features stunning animations and a cast including narrator,
Kevin Sorbo (God's Not Dead, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys),
interviews with leading archaeologists including Israel Finkelstein,
Kent Weeks, and David Rohl, and guest appearances by
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres.
My Review: I always hesitate when I hear something is a documentary, but the subject material did fascinate me. Although my faith is exactly that---faith, it is interesting to see what experts have to offer in claims that either reject or validate Biblical history. Patterns of Evidence is not a great documentary, but it is better than most have I have seen. The music was a great complement to the film rather than the distraction I find in many docs or lengthy news pieces, so that is a great plus for me.
Also, I loved hearing from a variety of sources. Not all archaeologists who were interviewed agreed that the Exodus actually took place. It is always good to hear dissenting views to gain a full picture. There were also elements of story-telling used that enhanced the evidence being presented. There were moments when it dragged or the cutaways to serious (or puzzled) faces caused a bit of an eyeroll reaction in me, but not a huge issue. I will watch it again and definitely see a use for this in teaching others about Judeo-Christian history.
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