If There’s No Exodus, Where Does Passover Come From?

[@byrondickens]

We kinda see a similar thing here in the US where newer immigrants have assimilated into the culture and adopted parts of our history from the Revolution, through the old West and even into WW2 as their own even though their ancestors had nothing to do with those events. At the same time, they have also bought things with them that have been embroidered into the already existing fabric.

[@draspian]

This is fascinating stuff! And although probably not as agreed upon as this by scholars, I also read something very similar about Greek Mythology, that the reason there's so many myths about Zeus siring offsprings, both mortal and divine, is that when the kingdoms of the region that had for centuries been largely independent and developed their own traditions started to come together, many kings linked their lineage to their shared high god to claim legitimacy for their kingship and enhance the standing of their local deities.

[@jazztrombone]

I like this story of two different groups of people creating a shared history from their diverse traditions. I wish we could still do that. It seems much more preferable than murder and genocide.

[@halfvisual]

I’ve watched basically all your videos at this point, left likes and recommended you channel regularly to others. As a reward, could you consider addressing the question of corporate sin and judgment as seen throughout the Bible? After the LA fires, I’ve noticed a spike in references to this being God’s judgment and the theme of God using natural disasters to punish people groups or cities is entirely biblical. Thanks for your work.

[@wendyleeconnelly2939]

I think that's a good question. I don't know whether he has a rewards policy though. I've watched most of his videos I've never seen it stated. Maybe I missed it though...

[@halfvisual]

@@wendyleeconnelly2939just a joke on my part to try and coax him into giving a response to the question. I have done all that though!

[@byrondickens]

That crap is nothing but a bunch of ID 10 Ts who want to weaponize primitive ideas about divine rewards and punishments in service to their own warped, backwards ideology.

[@mkyfinn73]

Thin F'n Air.

[@abhbible]

@@mkyfinn73 What?

[@byrondickens]

Tell us you didn't watch the video without telling us you didn't watch the video.

[@icollectstories5702]

I don't necessarily see this as evidence of two separate tribes; it could simply be one group wherein some people tend migratory herds and others grow grain and brew beer, much like in Adam's family. The sacrifice of lambs seems straight-forward, while unleavened bread isn't something I'd use in a celebration (beer, made from sprouted grain, is more suitable). Flatbreads make more sense in commemoration of a hasty journey, especially by a group of herders. So while this story of the combination of two disparate groups is culturally resonant ("Brady Bunch", "Your, Mine, and Ours", weddings), I would suggest it is overly sentimental. Sorry!😝

[@jeffmacdonald9863]

Before accepting this idea, I'd be very curious as to when this merger is supposed to have happened. That the two passages appear to be separate text brought together for the writing of the book of Exodus suggests the merger of the two traditions into one Passover tradition was when the text itself was brought together, which was likely during the Exile. Very late for a merger of herders and agriculturalists into a community. It would be interesting to know if the Passover tradition can be traced back further than that.