[.ca] 12 Tribes, 10 Plagues, and the 2 Men Who Were Moses: A ... (ISBN 1569753555)

creative:
I read this book in search of a countertradition to the bible as we know it today. This book suggests a very creative, as well as inspiring undergound voice in the bible, some of which may even contain an element of truth. Unfortunately, however, the work must be considered pure speculation as it is not backed up by serious research. Aside from the fraudulent source mentioned by the previous reviewer, most of the Hebrew Biblical quotes are misquoted and/or mistranslated, and the author does not diversify his sources. However, his hypothesis motivates me to continue further in my search for a Biblical countertradition.

Milestone in Biblical Research:
I note with interest that one reviewer questions the findings of this book because of the author's use of the Book of Jasher as a source. I agree that we cannot place too much credence in a source of which so many versions exist. (I believe the one Graham Phillips used is a nineteenth-century translation.) However, most of Mr. Phillips' book compares Bible verses - not the Book of Jasher - with archaeological discoveries to show that the plagues of Egypt really occurred, that Mount Sinai was a real mountain and that Moses was an historical figure. In this respect he has done an excellent job. I may not agree with all his conclusions, but I consider this book to be a milestone in biblical research.

Ground-breaking book:
This is one of the best books I have read for a long time. The author not only reveals many exciting archaeological discoveries from the period of the Old Testament, he writes in an easy-going and assessable manner. I have been studying the history of the Bible lands for many years and have never before found a book that contains so many new revelations in one volume. Some of the sources Mr Phillips' employs may be somewhat doubtful, but the facts remains that he has done more to show that the Old Testament relates to recorded history than anyone for many years. I suggest that anyone who questions the authenticity of this book to compare the Bible verses concerning Mount Sinai with the topography of Jebel Madhbah (which Mr Phillips proposes as the true Mountain of God). There can be no doubt that they are one and the same. John Wrekin Aurora IL

Graham Phillips unable to answer Steve Reina's challenge:
I find it very interesting that Graham Phillips has been unable to answer Steve Reina's challenge as to the Book of Jasher. According to his index Phillips uses Jasher ninteen times to support his thesis as to the historical connection between the Edomites and the original mountain of Yaweh worship.

An amazing historical journey:
This book is excellent! I have read it several times and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history and ideas surrounding the times of Moses and the 10 plagues of Egypt. Graham Phillip's writing is flowing and captivating. Once I started reading the book I couldn't stop until I got to the end. If you haven't yet purchased a copy I would urge you to do so. You will not be disappointed. A great book and a fanastic buy !