This is a substantial book, a serious and formidable work, by a non-specialist who devoted over a decade to sorting through the academic and scholarly discussions and controversies dealing with the historical and archaeological evidence related to the texts of the Hebrew Bible. Is there evidence for the biblical Exodus? What are we to make of the various chronologies of the ancient world compared and contrasted with those in the Hebrew Bible and Greek Septuagint? Is the Torah a unified whole or a composite product stemming from many sources? How might the laws of the Torah be interpreted and do they have any relevance in our modern world? What about the various covenants found therein? How do the prophetic portions of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible as a whole fit in with the legislative foundation and the unfolding history of the people of Israel? The book is beautifully produced and professionally laid out, abundantly illustrated, with 300 pages of charts, notes, bibliography, and index. Given its size (over 1100 pages!) and substantial contents the price, that some might consider "high," is actually very reasonable.
YHWH Exists is a very profound study, which covers an incredible range of topics related to the Biblical History of ancient Israel. I recommend especially the part dealing with the chronology of Biblical Israel and particularly so that of the time of the Sojourn and the Exodus. One may disagree about a small number of years here and there, but Jodell Onstott has presented a vast amount of data, which undoubtedly show that the late date currently held by most scholars is truly untenable. This is also supported by a fair amount of archaeological evidence. To cut things short: this is a great and recommendable study!
Jodell Onstott has produced a monumental work. It is a game changer. No one can now say there is no synchronicity between the Biblical Exodus and the archaeological evidence. This is historical sleuthing at its best.
Jodell Onstott Releases YHWH Exists With Accolades From High Profile Biblical Experts15 Years of Research Matches Old Testament Text with Scientific and Archeological Findings to Prove Events Described in Bible and Create a Definitive TimelineNew Orleans, LA, June 9, 2015 Author Jodell Onstott has released “YHWH Exists” ISBN 978-0975337509, published by Emmanuel Academic Publishing, which is the result of 15 years research to match the original Old Testament text with scientific and archeological findings to prove the events outlined in the Bible are true and to create a definitive timeline.Jodell Onstott said, “I am humbled by the tremendous response to my research that I have received from scholars and readers alike. My work has been called a first of its kind and a game changer where historicity and biblical validity issues are involved. I have appreciated all the opportunities to speak on the historicity of the Exodus at conferences, such as the United Israel World Union Conference in Charlotte, NC and I look forward to the many discussions my research will generate: discussions that challenge Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman's conclusions in the best-selling book, “The Bible Unearthed." High profile scholars and researchers are endorsing this work:“Jodell Onstott has produced a monumental work. It is a game changer. No one can now say there is no synchronicity between the Biblical Exodus and the archaeological evidence. This is historical sleuthing at its best,” Simcha Jacobovici, producer/director of The Exodus Decoded.YHWH Exists is a very profound study, which covers an incredible range of topics related to the Biblical History of ancient Israel. I recommend especially the part dealing with the chronology of Biblical Israel and particularly so that of the time of the Sojourn and the Exodus. One may disagree about a small number of years here and there, but Jodell Onstott has presented a vast amount of data, which undoubtedly show that the late date currently held by most scholars is truly untenable. This is also supported by a fair amount of archaeological evidence. To cut things short: this is a great and recommendable study! “Peter van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz “This is a substantial book, a serious and formidable work, by a non-specialist who devoted over a decade to sorting through the academic and scholarly discussions and controversies dealing with the historical and archaeological evidence related to the texts of the Hebrew Bible. Is there evidence for the biblical Exodus? What are we to make of the various chronologies of the ancient world compared and contrasted with those in the Hebrew Bible and Greek Septuagint? Is the Torah a unified whole or a composite product stemming from many sources? How might the laws of the Torah be interpreted and do they have any relevance in our modern world? What about the various covenants found therein? How do the prophetic portions of the Torah and the Hebrew Bible as a whole fit in with the legislative foundation and the unfolding history of the people of Israel? The book is beautifully produced and professionally laid out, abundantly illustrated, with 300 pages of charts, notes, bibliography, and index.” James D. Tabor, University of Charlotte, NC
