Karnak and Egyptology - Mark Janzen

Episode: This episode discusses whether it's possible to recover scenes from the Israel/Merneptah Stele, as well as cutting edge technology at Karnak, Egypt. Hosts: Chris McKinny (Gesher Media) and Mark Janzen (Louisiana College) Summary: In this episode, Chris and Mark discuss the following: becoming an Egyptologist and the role of Egyptology in biblical studies; Karnak Temple - the most impressive surviving building of the ancient world; the Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall Project; imaging and epigraphy on the exterior of the west wall of the Cour de la Cachette (Merneptah's battle scenes); the relationship between the wall reliefs of Cour de la Cachette and the Israel/Merneptah Stele (c. 1208 BC) Additional Resources: Great Hypostyle Hall Project; Discussion of Cour de la Cachette (Merneptah); Digital Karnak UCLA; BiblePlaces Karnak Temple; Israelite Origins article 2020 by Rendsburg; Battle of Kadesh and World’s First Peace Treaty Give: Help support OnScript’s Biblical World as we grow and develop. Click HERE.