Excavating the Evidence for Jesus — Season 1, Episode 9: Egypt and Return
30 min • 1 season, 10 episodes
Episode synopsis
After the magi visited Jesus, Joseph took Mary and Jesus to Egypt to flee the wrath of Herod the Great (Matthew 2:13-15; cf. Hosea 11:1).To the north of Judea was Syria Province, which was politically connected to Judea and had been ruled by Saturninus who was favorable to Herod, and then by a cruel governor named Varus (power switched in 7 BC). The region to the east and the south was under the control of the Nabatean Kingdom, which had family ties to Herod. But to the west was the province of Egypt.
About Excavating the Evidence for Jesus
Archaeologist and author, Dr. Titus Kennedy, explores the scripture, history, archaeology, and evidence for the ancient world surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The home base for the series is Dr. Kennedy’s research lair, a secret basement where he stores maps, slides, tools, and artifacts from his various excavations and adventures. In addition to teaching with a collection of old school resources, Titus treks outside his lair for special visits to Israel’s archaeology sites and museums. Designed for all ages, Excavating the Evidence for Jesus is fun and educational, encouraging families to dig deeper into the Gospel accounts together.