Who were the Israelites? Where did they come from?

This episode tells the origin story of the Israelites based on archeology - condensing centuries of history into a coherent prequel and first chapter of Jewish history.

Competition between Canaan and Egypt creates the conditions for a resurgent New Kingdom Egypt that will dominate the Canaanites for centuries. The Bronze Age Collapse changes the world order, creating a power vacuum in Canaan and new opportunities. And the Israelites leave their homes in search of the good life in the highlands, doing their best to leave the ashes behind.

Read the episode and bonus content at: https://historyofthejews.substack.com/

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