We at AiG want you to experience the dramatic scenery and rugged mountain peaks and, most importantly, gain a greater understanding of the Bible as you journey with Tim Mahoney on his quest in this film. Mountains of Fun, Entertainment, Intrigue, and EducationĪs mentioned at the beginning, there are no spoilers in this article. As with the other sites, you get to analyze the data and see how this mountain aligns with the criteria for the biblical Mount Sinai. There is also a huge boulder nearby which is split right down the middle (Exodus 17:6 Psalms 78:15 Isaiah 48:21). Not far away is an oasis with springs and several palm trees, signifying that the place can sustain flocks and herds of animals (Exodus 12:38, 34:3). There are several marble stone markers, which may have once been pillars. There are carvings and paintings of bulls at the site and what appears to be an animal pen with chutes that were likely designed for sacrificial purposes. There is also a large cave two-thirds of the way up the mountain. There is a large plain at the base of the mountain, which is well watered, including running streams (Exodus 19:10, 14) and a large ledge halfway up the mountain (Exodus 24:9–15). He was given a guided tour of the surrounding area, including a tomb complex called Jethro’s cave, which the locals ascribe to the Midianites who once lived there (Exodus 18:1–5). Saudis have put fences around the site and have only recently allowed a few tourists and foreign nationals, such as a South Korean who was the physician to the crown prince of Saudi Arabia in the 1990s. Several American adventurers have been arrested for trying to get to this mountain in the 1980s. Jabal al-Lawz is the highest mountain in this region, rising 8,460 feet (2,580 m) above sea level. This site has been one of fascination for Mount Sinai hunters for many years. Once again, you can score this mountain’s credentials on your scorecard and see how it stacks up to the biblical Mount Sinai. Bulls are painted on the cliffs, surrounding stone surfaces, and a large plain at the base of the mountain (Exodus 19:2), and there is a lava cave about 3,000 feet up the mountain (1 Kings 19:8–9). There is also satellite imagery of ancient streams (now mostly dry wadis). Some of the interesting finds in the area include Midianite pottery shards and several wells (meaning water was available). This volcanic mountain is on a high plateau around 5,000 feet (1524 m) above sea level, and the cone of Mount Bedr is around 500 feet above that. Hala-‘l Bedr (also called Halā-‘l Badr) is located in the area most biblical archaeologists and historians believe was part of ancient Midian. This mountain is called “Musa Mountain” in local parlance, signifying its association with Moses. This site, along with the next stop, are the only two in the Arabian Peninsula, with all others being in the Sinai Peninsula or the Negev of Israel. Emmanuel Anati put it, “Sanctuaries and altars located on the mountain and at its foot, as well as numerous remains of campsites, tell the hitherto unknown story of a sacred mountain in the heart of the desert of Exodus, which seems to reflect with surprising precision the events and conditions described to us.” 1 You’ll see researchers as they explore the site and hear from several researchers who have visited the site, and you can mark down your agreement or disagreement with the biblical criteria for Har Karkom as Mount Sinai on your scorecard. The numerous rock engravings, altars, and pillars make this mountain an interesting candidate for Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:4). The prominent plateau is around 2,600 feet (800 meters) above sea level. Har Karkom (also called Jabal Ideid) is a mountain in the southwest Negev desert in Israel, close to the Egyptian Border. You can find that out when you see the movie. I’ll list the three mountains under scrutiny in this film and discuss what the researchers had to say but won’t divulge any preferences. The underlying commitment to biblical authority in general and, in particular, the historicity of the Exodus makes this movie well worth attending. Additionally, the film features interviews with archaeologists, biblical historians, adventurers, and theologians to give important context to the various archaeological sites. The beautiful scenery, sweeping views of the various sites, and up-close details of interesting artifacts and pieces of evidence are a visual treat. The underlying commitment to biblical authority in general and, in particular, the historicity of the Exodus makes this movie well worth attending.Īs with previous entries in the series, the cinematography is stunning.
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