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There are many direct textual references to Egypt in the biblical books of Genesis and Exodus as well as indirect cultural influence and derived practices. Other biblical literature from the Hebrew scriptures expands on these connections from Egyptian papyri and artifacts like amulets and traditions as well as legal and religious praxes. In addition, Egyptology and overall Bronze Age archaeology provide corroborating narratives. This lavishly-illustrated lecture provides specific details of these direct and indirect influences.
Patrick Hunt believes the perceived boundaries between academic subjects are too often arbitrary and artificial, and thus explores junctions between many intersecting areas of interest across the broader humanities, sciences, and the arts. Patrick has followed several of his life-long dreams—archaeologist, writer, composer, poet, and art historian—for nearly three decades at Stanford University. Among many other works, he is author of When Empires Clash, Pascal & Voltaire at the Cafe Procope, Hannibal, and Ten Discoveries that Rewrote History.
