Unwrapping the Pharaohs : How Egyptian Archaeology Confirms the Biblical Timeline

Adults and children alike have been fascinated with the Egyptian civilization for decades, but most modern archaeologists have lately tried to use Egyptian chronology to dispute the biblical record of Joseph, Moses, and the Exodus. Students from high school to the college level are faced with a challenge to their faith as teachers cite the traditional chronology as fact to discredit the biblical account of Exodus. Those who wish to defend their faith in the accuracy of the Bible now have hope in this exciting new book that provides an accurate and compelling new chronology that confirms the biblical account. Considered not only a classic work of literature, but also esteemed for its preciseness and accuracy, The Annals of the World has not been published in the English language since the 17th century. Almost completely inaccessible to the public for three centuries, this book is a virtual historical encyclopedia with information and footnotes to history that otherwise would have been lost forever. Covering history from the beginning through the first century A.D., Ussher relates both famous accounts and little known events in the lives of the famous and infamous including pharaohs, Caesars, kings, conquerors, thieves, pirates, and murderers. He tells of the rise and fall of great and not-so-great nations and gives accounts of the events that shaped the world. As a historical work, Ussher's Annals of the Worldis a must-have for libraries of all sizes. Universities, public and private schools, professors, independent scholars, and pastors will find a treasure-trove of material previously unavailable. Containing many human interest stories from the original historical documents collected by Ussher, this is more than just a history book - it's a work of history. A Literary Classic: Important literary work that has been inaccessible in book form for over 300 years Translated into modern English for the first time from the original Latin text Traces world history from creation through A.D. 70 Over 10,500 footnotes from the original text have been updated to references from works in the Loeb Classical Library by Harvard Press Over 2,500 citations from the Bible and the Apocrypha Ussher's original citations have been checked against the latest textual scholarship 8 appendixes Find Out: Why was Julius Caesar kidnapped in 75 B.C.? Why did Alexander the Great burn his ships in 326 B.C.? What really happened when the sun'went backward'as a sign to Hezekiah? Discover the accurate chronology of earth history What does secular history say about the darkness at the Crucifixion? The Chronology of the Old Testamenthas one goal to accomplish: to demonstrate'that every chronological statement contained in the Sacred Writ is consistent with all other chronological statements contained therein.'Author Floyd Nolen Jones carefully and thoroughly investigates that chronological and mathematical facts of the Old Testament, proving them to be accurate and reliable. This biblically sound, scholarly, and easy-to-understand book will enlighten and astound its readers with solutions and alternatives to many questions Bible scholars have had over the centuries. Features: Scriptural solutions to many biblical mathematical controversies Sir Robert Anderson's calculation error corrected The 483-year prophecy of Daniel 9:25 explained A scriptural formula which biblically synchronizes the kingdoms of Judah and Israel 48 charts, graphs, and diagrams included in text Fully indexed with complete bibliography Supports and updates James Ussher's Annals of the World With reliable explanatory text, detailed charts, and diagrams, this book provides a systematic framework of the chronology of the Bible from Genesis through the life of Christ. No Bible scholar should be without this indispensable reference tool. Can you academically defend the Old Testament as verifiable ancient history? Dr. Floyd Nolen Jones, accomplished scientist and theologian, offers sound answers to all of the difficult chronology questions about the Old Testament history of the Jews. In Chronology of the Old Testament , Jones delivers a Bible study resource, which decisively tests and proves the Bible's reliability and trustworthiness. Dig deep into ancient history to answer so called Bible contradictions. Utilizing easy to understand graphs, diagrams and charts, Dr. Jones reveals scriptural solutions to many biblical mathematical controversies. Scholars, theologians, and laymen successfully use Jones' unprecedented research to respond to skeptics of the Holy Bible and the Christian faith. With this biblical timeline dating from Creation through the Resurrection of Christ, you Dr. Floyd Jones, a Ph.D and Th.D, is an ex-evolutionist and an ordained minister with majors in geology, chemistry, mathematics, theology, and education and a minor in physics. His impeccable math and thorough analysis of ancient and biblical history make the Chronology of the Old Testament an indispensable Bible study reference. "THE PYRAMIDS ARE THE OLDEST MONUMENTS OF CIVILIZATION ON THE EARTH. THESE STRUCTURES AND THE RELICS THEY CONTAIN ARE THE MOST TANGIBLE PHYSICAL LINKS WITH OUR ANCIENT PAST AND PROVIDE IMPORTANT CLUES TO OUR ORIGINS." -From the Introduction Mummies, pyramids, and pharaohs! The culture and civilization of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated people for centuries. However, in recent years, liberal teachers and professors have used the traditional Egyptian chronology to undermine the truth of the biblical record in Exodus. Authors David Down and John Ashton present a groundbreaking new chronology in Unwrapping the Pharaohs that supports the biblical account. Go back in time as famous Egyptians such as the boy-king Tutankhamen, the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the beautiful Cleopatra are brought to life. Learn who the pharaoh of the Exodus was and where his pyramid is in this captivating new look at Egyptian history. Gives a new chronology, which confirms the Old Testament accounts of Moses, The Exodus, and Joseph. Fascinating facts about ancient Egyptian civilization and life. Complete with over 300 beautiful full-color photographs. Cover 1 Copyright 2 Contents 3 Introduction 6 1. Pyramids and Mummies 9 2. The Step Pyramid 15 3. The Lost Pyramid 21 4. Seneferu, The World's Greatest Pyramid Builder 31 5. Khufu Built the Big One 37 6. The Pyramid of Khafre 49 7. The Smaller Pyramid of Menkaure 55 8. The Shoddy Pyramids 59 9. More Shoddy Pyramids 65 10. How Do We Know What Happened? 71 11. The Glorious Middle Kingdom 79 12. Pharaohs of the Oppression 89 13. The Mysterious Hyksos 97 14. Egypt Liberated 105 15. A New Day Dawns Over Egypt 109 16. Hatshepsut, The Female Pharaoh 117 17. The Greatest of All The Pharaohs 125 18. The Mighty Archer 133 19. The Pharaoh and The Sphinx 137 20. Amenhotep The Magnificent 141 21. Akhenaten, and Nefertiti the Beautiful 147 22. The Boy King Tutankhamen 157 23. Transition to a New Dynasty 163 24. Rameses the Great 169 25. The Dynasty of Rameses 177 26. The Third Intermediate Period 183 27. The Glory Departs 189 28. A Correct Chronology 195 29. The Pharaohs of the Bible 213 Endnotes 216 Index 220 Master Books commissioned this important literary work to be updated from the 17th-century original Latin manuscript to modern English and made available to the general public for the first time. In its pages can be found the fascinating history of the ancient world from the Genesis creation through the destruction of the Jerusalem temple. Find Out: * Why was Julius Caesar kidnapped in 75 B.C.? * Why did Alexander the Great burn his ships in 326 B.C.? * What really happened when the sun "went backward" as a sign to Hezekiah? * What does secular history say about the darkness at the Crucifixion? Presents a modern English translation of the Latin text which tells of people and events in the history of the world from creation through 70 A.D., and includes a CD with a time line reference, charts, and graphs With reliable explanatory text, detailed charts, and diagrams, this book provides a systematic framework of the chronology of the Bible from Genesis through the life of Christ. --publisher Chronology is the science of dividing time into regular intervals and assigning dates to historic events in their proper order.