

In looking for evidence on the ground in Canaan from this 13th century b.c.e., however, archaeologists generally cite a dearth of evidence. “This event, had it been true, is generally held to have taken place toward the end of the 13th century b.c.e.” ( Psychology Today, “Why the Exodus Story Has Value Despite Being Complete Myth”).“Semitic immigrant workers in Egypt … may have drifted back to Syria-Canaan in the 13th century for a variety of reasons” ( National Geographic, “We May Now Know Which Egyptian Pharaoh Challenged Moses”).

at the time of Ramses ii” ( Wikipedia, “The Exodus”). “Most scholars … date this possible exodus group to the 13th century b.c.e.Transformed a wandering people into a nation” (U.S. 1350-1250 b.c.), Hebrew prophet and lawgiver. 13th century, Exodus from Egypt” (Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, “Facts About Israel”). “Exodus, the liberation of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt in the 13th century b.c.e.” ( Encyclopedia Britannica, “Exodus”).When did the Exodus and Israelites’ entry into Canaan take place? That’s a contentious question-not to mention whether or not it did happen.Ī general scholarly consensus puts an “Exodus” and Israelite establishment in Canaan during the 13th century (the 1200s) b.c.e., as the following examples show:
