Fully Armed Podcast with Chris Hennessee: Dr. Mark Janzen (Part 2)

Welcome back, Fully Armed friends! This episode is a continuation of our deep dive with Dr. Mark Janzen, an archaeologist and professor at Lipscomb University, alongside Aubrey McGowan. In Part 2, we explore the historical and archaeological context of the Book of Exodus, discussing evidence, theories, and misconceptions surrounding the biblical account.

We cover:
✅ The scholarly debate on the Exodus event
✅ The location of Mount Sinai and why certain theories don’t hold up
✅ Circumstantial evidence that supports Israel’s time in Egypt
✅ How Egyptian culture and language influence biblical texts
✅ The Ten Plagues—natural events or divine intervention?
✅ The mystery of Pharaoh’s identity and why he remains unnamed
✅ Understanding the Sea of Reeds vs. the Red Sea debate
✅ Translational issues with biblical numbers—was Israel’s population really in the millions?

We also tease Part 3, where we’ll tackle the legendary Ark of the Covenant!

🔗 Resources & Mentions:
📖 Five Views on the Exodus – Edited by Dr. Mark Janzen
📖 Filter the Noise – A book by Aubrey McGowan

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