Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing a sample of the product in exchange for my feedback on the documentary.
About Patterns of Evidence: Exodus:
For more than 50 years, the vast majority of the world’s most prominent archaeologists and historians have proclaimed that there is no hard evidence to support the Exodus story found in the Bible. In fact, they say that the archaeological record is completely opposed to the Bible’s account. This view of extreme skepticism has spread from academia to the world. The case against the Exodus appears to be so strong that even some religious leaders are labeling this ancient account as historical fiction. Filmmaker Timothy Mahoney begins with the questions, “Is the Bible just a myth, or did the archaeologists get it wrong?” He decides to tackle this issue wit a deliberate scientific approach. After examining the details in the biblical text, he journeys across the globe to search for patterns of evidence firsthand. The result is the most in-depth archaeological investigation into the Exodus from Egypt ever captured on film. This scientific documentary’s goal is to communicate the TRUTH of the Bible and help equip believers with defending their faith and the Bible.
The DVD features stunning animations and a cast including narrator, Kevin Sorbo (God’s Not Dead, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys), interviews with leading archaeologists including Israel Finkelstein, Kent Weeks, and David Rohl, and guest appearances by Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres.
Releases on DVD August 4, 2015
Run Time: 119 minutes
Special Features:
- Cast Profiles & 17 Extra Interviews
- Behind the Music
- From Film to Book
- Additional Books and Resources
- Host a Patterns of Evidence Movie Event
- Trailers
Genre: Documentary
Rating: NR
My Thoughts:
As Christians, we believe the Bible is true. I know there are a lot of people out there, even Christians, who don’t believe that the Bible is historically accurate or that it’s just a bunch of stories that are meant to teach. I personally do not understand how a Christian can’t believe the Bible is true or how a Jew would believe the Torah is just stories. It truly baffles me, but it’s becoming more and more prevalent in our society.
Patterns of Evidence: Exodus takes a look at the Biblical account of the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt as well as the archaeological evidence of a mass exodus. There are many interviews with experts on both sides of the debate. Viewers will see how the bias one brings when studying can play out in interpretation of the evidence.
I enjoy documentaries and found Patterns of Evidence: Exodus to be very interesting. The quality of the video is excellent. The visual timelines are very helpful in understanding the data being presented. I like how both sides of the debate are presented. The evidence shows that the events in the Bible took place. What is actually in question is when the events took place. A lot of information is presented, and, to me, it stresses the importance of doing your own research. You need to search for the truth.
Learn More:
Twitter: @PattofEvidence
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatternsofEvidence?fref=ts
Official Website: http://patternsofevidence.com
Official Website to Purchase: http://shop.patternsofevidence.com
Blog featuring interviews with director Tim Mahoney and an article by Anne Graham Lotz: http://patternsofevidence.tumblr.com
