Tell el Amarna and the Bible

"Tell el Amarna and the Bible" by Charles F. Pfeiffer is a journey into ancient Egypt's Amarna Age through the lens of archaeological discoveries, and it examines their intriguing connections to biblical stories. It shines a light of the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton, particularly his radical religious changes and what they might mean for how we understand the Hebrew Bible's history. The book begins by highlighting the importance of the Amarna Age, setting the stage for the incredible discovery of the Amarna Tablets at the Amarna dig site. Pfeiffer recounts the historical events that paved the way for these finds, acknowledging the impact of previous Egyptian expeditions and their valuable contributions to our knowledge of ancient Egyptian culture; furthermore, it introduces influential characters like Akhenaton and Amenhotep III, and it dissects the political and religious tensions of their era and highlights the ongoing link between these ancient occurrences and their significance within biblical narratives.