Slavery in Egypt (jan 1, 1560 BC – jan 1, 1446 BC)
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Early slavery theoryAccording to the biblical account, the Israelites lived in Egypt for several generations and were later enslaved under Pharaoh, forced into harsh labor and construction projects before being liberated in the Exodus under Moses. Some historical theories connect the background of this tradition to the Hyksos period, when Semitic-speaking peoples from Canaan lived in the Nile Delta and ruled parts of northern Egypt before being expelled by Egyptian rulers. In this view, memories of Semitic groups in Egypt, their rise, oppression, and expulsion may have helped shape the Israelite memory of slavery and redemption.
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Date:
jan 1, 1560 BC
jan 1, 1446 BC
~ 114 years