RT Article
T1 Jeremiah's Journey to Egypt
JF Biblical archaeology review
VO 49
IS 1
SP 42
OP 48
A1 Hoffmeier, James Karl 1951-
LA English
PB Soc.
YR 2023
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1870261208
AB The article discusses the journey of the prophet Jeremiah and his fellow Judean travelers from Judah to Egypt, following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The author identifies the precise route using archaeological methods, that Jeremiah and his companions took to reach Egypt. Topics include the ancient city of Memphis, the coastal road to Gaza, and the significance of Tjaru, a strategic fortress and key point for monitoring military campaigns.
K1 ARCHAEOLOGY methodology
K1 BABYLONIAN captivity, 598-515 B.C
K1 EGYPTIAN antiquities
K1 JEREMIAH (Biblical prophet)
K1 MEMPHIS (Extinct city)