Put simply, the short-to-long route (above, red) is the only one that truly matches the biblical text. The journey to the Red Sea is covered in only around half a chapter of the Bible. The remaining journey from the Red Sea to Mount Sinai is covered in several chapters. This alone would indicate a shorter initial journey to the Red Sea, then a longer journey to Mount Sinai. There were a handful of Egyptian fortresses dotted across the northernmost coastal strip of the Sinai Peninsula. These were to guard Egypt’s interests in the vital trade route known as the “Way of Horus” or “Way of the Philistines.” (Again, in like manner though, such Egyptian defenses were built all the way up into Syria.) Further, Aqaba proponents argue that the Sinai Peninsula was part of Egypt: Given that Moses fled to Midian from Egypt, and that the sea crossing took place to remove the Israelites from Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula therefore could not have been the location of Mount Sinai, and the sea crossing could not have happened at the Gulf of Suez—the sea crossing must have taken place on the other side of the peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba. Furthermore, it is pointed out that the impassable mountain ranges on the western shore of the Gulf of Aqaba hearken dramatically to the biblical account of Israel being “trapped” before the Red Sea. I discovered the dr Ruth Galloway books as I was collecting all books by Rosa de Domenica, ( same author, different name)

Right up until modern times, the Sinai Peninsula has been named the “Peninsula of the Arabs … one of the earliest seats of the Great Semitic race” ( Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, William Smith, 1854; emphasis added throughout). Smith even described the Sinai Peninsula as “a region which no other people has ever disputed with them [the Arabs].” Strangely enough, it is a question that for Bible literalists hasn’t long been debated. The standard wisdom was that it took place at the northern end of the Gulf of Suez, heading into the Sinai Peninsula, with a Mount Sinai at the bottom end of the peninsula. Indeed, this was the crossing point shown in Cecil B. DeMille’s famous (and famously well-researched) 1956 film The Ten Commandments. Josephus stated that it took only three days of journeying for the Israelites to reach the Red Sea. “But as they went away hastily, on the third day, they came to a place called Baalzephon, on the Red Sea” ( Antiquities, 2.15.1). Long-standing Jewish (and Christian) tradition holds that the Israelites crossed the Red Sea seven days after the Passover (more on the reason for this further down). Only seven days until the crossing—or, according to Josephus’s account, three days of journey—an achievable trip to the Gulf of Suez, but an inconceivably short amount of time for the 400 kilometers (250 miles) across the Sinai Peninsula to the Gulf of Aqaba.

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Starred Review. Griffiths's story is strong, well plotted, and suspenseful, leaving the reader eager for more adventures on the windswept Norfolk coast. Highly recommended. The main draw of North and Middle Caicos are the pristine beaches, coastlines, and wetlands. There’s a vast amount of unspoiled Caribbean wilderness to discover.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the Atlantic on behalf of the Spanish crown and arrived in the Caribbean. This discovery made Europeans aware of the Americas for the first time, and how it could provide economic benefits. In the aftermath of this voyage, Portugal and Spain began to develop colonies . This meant that they took control of territories in the Americas in places such as Peru, Mexico and Hispaniola , imposing their own customs and beliefs. They forced indigenous people into enslavement, mining for gold and silver and producing crops. This allowed European countries to increase their power and expand their empires. From the 1500s, the ‘Triangular Trade’ is a name given to the three main voyages of the transatlantic slave trade. Keeping with the quiet nature of the islands, North Caicos and Middle Caicos each offer a single small hotel and several rental villas and guest house accommodations. Unlike the neighboring and busy island of Provo, there are no large hotels, all-inclusive resorts, or spas. Pelican Beach Hotel on North Caicos and Dragon Cay Resort on Middle Caicos are the two largest accommodations to choose from. Factory owners built their mills and factories using money made from the slave trade. The availability of cheap cotton produced from enslaved labour meant that Britain’s textile industry grew significantly, contributing to Britain’s industrial revolution. These factories provided many jobs for ordinary people , and though they may not have been directly involved, they too benefitted from the effects of the slave trade. Where the number of vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists using a route is likely to change at regular times, consider preventing pedestrians or vehicles from using the routes at these times, to keep them apart. An example might be limiting the use of vehicles on a roadway during a shift changeover, when many pedestrians are likely to be crossing. Segregation

Death lies between the lines when the events of a dark story start coming true in this haunting modern gothic mystery, perfect for fans of Magpie Murders and The Lake House. When she's not digging up bones or other ancient objects, quirky, tart-tongued archaeologist Ruth Galloway lives happily alone in aremote area called Saltmarshnear Norfolk, land that was sacred to itsIron Ageinhabitants - not quite earth, not quite sea. North and Middle Caicos are a great destination to explore by car. As relatively small islands, it’s difficult to get lost, yet the surrounding wilderness offers a fun sense of adventure. The islands have some of the friendliest people in the country, so you won’t have to look far for directions. Maybe humans need animals to help them understand the world. Certainly it’s hard to see what else cats do for humans, aside from looking cute and killing the odd mouse.” Crossley-Holland's writing career began when he became a poetry, fiction, and children's book editor for Macmillan. He was later editorial director for Victor Gollancz. He is known for poetry, novels, story collections, and translations, including three editions of the Anglo-Saxon classic Beowulf in 1968 [7] 1973, [8] and 1999. [9] Grendel reaches Heorot: Beowulf 710–714 Old English verse

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When can we expect your next book 2023 – The last remains. I really enjoy listening to your books on the way to and from work Reply Pedestrians should be kept away from areas where vehicles are working unless they need to be there. A good example of this is quarry working, where drivers are usually not allowed out of their vehicles beyond a certain point to make sure they are safe where large surface mining vehicles are operating. Barriers and markings The story is fast-paced and there is always lots going on in the book. Ruth has to deal with some homeless people (calledrough sleepers in the UK), and the way the author depicted these poor people entices lots of sympathy for them. These are all real folks who once had a real past, a real job, real talents, hobbies, and families. The Ruth Galloway book series is a strong addition to the archaeological mystery genre, with the first released dr. Ruth Galloway book called The Crossing Places published in 2009. NARRATOR: Road safety is very important because they are dangerous places if you are not careful. There are a lot of rules involved in road safety.