Hebrew Slaves In Ancient Egypt : Shocking Revelation

Many people who follow religions like Christianity, Judaism, and Islam often think of ancient Egyptians as cruel. This idea comes from a story in the Bible called Exodus, written by early Jewish people. The story talks about how the Hebrews were enslaved and mistreated in Egypt before they escaped. This story is part of the Jewish religious text, the Torah, written with the help of a man named Ezra. The Torah says that Jewish people are chosen by God. Because of this, some people believe that those who hurt the Jews long ago, like the Egyptians in the Exodus story, must be very evil. So, did the ancient Egyptians practice slavery? Did the Hebrews pose a danger to Pharaoh Ramessus, or what others call Ramses? Did the plagues of Egypt really occur? Did the Hebrews flee from Egypt to Egypt? You will be surprised to know that Canaan was part of greater Egypt. Let's discuss these pertinent questions. First, did the Egyptians have slaves? Archaeology gives a clear answer, no. People might assume that all ancient societies had slavery systems, but that's not true. Egypt, which followed the peaceful African philosophy of Maat, did not have forced labor. Egyptian monuments were built in honor of Amen, also known as God, various deities, intermediaries, and of course, royalty. The builders were not slaves, they were paid workers who even had the right to strike. Moreover, Egyptian monuments were constructed with unparalleled precision and care. It's unlikely that enslaved people, who would lack motivation, would be able to align stone blocks so meticulously. This kind of work requires dedicated and passionate individuals. Leading researchers in recent decades share this view. Egyptologist Robert Jacques Thibault also noted, contrary to long-held beliefs, that Pharaonic Egypt did not use slave labor to build temples and monuments dedicated to their kings. Furthermore, the Egyptian language doesn't even have a word for slave. Theophilus Obengus shared details about the living conditions of the workers in ancient Egypt. He said that they received daily food and drink, including bread, beer, fish, dates, vegetables, and even meat during unique festivals from the Pharaonic administration. They were provided with drinking water daily and were also given sandals. Every worker received a set salary, sometimes in cereals or precious metals, paid in advance at the beginning of the month by the royal treasury. Jacques Perrin highlighted that the absence of slavery and the equal status given to women uniquely defined the Egyptian civilization compared to other ancient civilizations. The Egyptians not only refrained from practicing slavery, but studies of their civilization also revealed that, while they were not perfect, they were very devout and humane thanks to the philosophy of Maat. This humane aspect was still evident when they interacted with the Hebrews. Next, let's break down the Exodus story. To recap, the ancestors of the Hebrews were Semites, a group that traces its origin to white individuals born in northern Eurasia. These Semitic people moved to the Middle East, which was then inhabited by the Black Sumerians. They referred to this land in Mesopotamia as their historical homeland. The Semites, who believed in many gods, moved to Canaan in what is now the Near East. This migration, symbolized by the figure of Abraham, led them to a country that was also populated by Black individuals in ancient times. When Abraham arrived in Canaan, he met a Canaanite king named Melchizedek, as described in the Bible. Genesis chapter 14, verses 18-19, recounts this meeting. Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine and blessed Abraham, saying he was favored by the Most High God, the Lord of heaven and earth. Abraham, symbolizing the Semites, was warmly received by the Black Canaanite Phoenicians. They offered him food and introduced him to the worship of the one God, a belief held by Africans from ancient times. The Bible continues to narrate Abraham's interactions with Egypt. He fathered a son, Ishmael, with Hagar, a Black Egyptian woman. This event marked the beginning of numerous interactions between the Semites and the African world. Abraham, representing the Semites, was welcomed by the Black communities, who showed him hospitality. He lived among Africans until his passing. According to the Bible, he was laid to rest in Canaan alongside his wife Sarah. Genesis 25, verses 8-10. Why don't people see in the Bible that the Black Canaanites and Egyptians warmly welcomed the They invited them into their land, allowing them to live and prosper there. Does this show of hospitality match the alleged evilness of the Egyptians? Does it align with the curse supposedly placed on the Canaanites as described in the Bible, Genesis 9, verses 20-27? No, this hospitality reflects the actions of compassionate and humane people, guided by the philosophy of Maat. Next, we will examine the presumed Pharaoh of the Exodus. Exodus 1, verses 8-11 says Then a new king, who didn't regard Joseph, came to power in Egypt. Look, he said to his people, the Israelites have become far too numerous for us. Come, we must deal shrewdly with them or they will become even more numerous and, if a war breaks out, will join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country. So they placed slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Ramesses as store cities for Pharaoh. Who was this Pharaoh who began to oppress the Hebrews? According to the text, it appears to be Ramessus Mariammona, Ramesses II. The passage suggests that the enslaved Israelites built the city of Ramesses for the Pharaoh. This city is likely Piramessus, the capital city built by Ramessus Mariammona. Furthermore, there is no historical evidence to support the claims of enslavement and attempted elimination of a people during that time. Despite the numerous monuments and writings left behind in Egypt and Sudan by the Pharaoh, there is no mention or trace of such events. The Pharaoh was known for grandly celebrating his victories. Had he triumphed over a specific group of people, he would have surely made it known. The Bible continues in Exodus 2 verse 23, saying, After a long time, the king of Egypt died. This implies that the plagues of Egypt and the escape of the Hebrews happened under the rule of Ramesses' successor, his son Baniar Marianta. However, there is no historical proof of the plagues of Egypt. The only similar events happened 300 to 400 years before Baniar's rule, related to the impact of the Santorini Island explosion in the Mediterranean Sea and a period of climate change. These events are not connected to a punishment by God Yahweh. As the children of Israel fled, the Bible in Exodus 14 verse 6 describes the Egyptian reaction. So he, the Pharaoh, had his chariot made ready and took his army with him. Regarding the famed parting of the Red Sea and the drowning of the pursuing Egyptians, Exodus 14 verse 28 states, The water flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen, the entire army of Pharaoh that had followed the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. First, using basic reasoning, we can conclude that the sea cannot just split in half. Then, the text mentions that the Pharaoh and his entire army drowned. After the extraordinary crossing of the Red Sea, the Hebrews supposedly spent 40 years in the desert to reach Canaan. This claim is simply implausible. No matter the path taken, it cannot take that long to travel from Peramesu, known today as Cantor, to Jerusalem. Even considering an exaggerated distance of 1,000 kilometers, it equates to only 68 meters per day, a randomly selected span. Furthermore, as pointed out by Israeli historian Shlomo San during a conference in the United States, where he refuted the Exodus myth, Canaan was under the rule of the Egyptian empire at that time and for many centuries after. So, according to the story, the Hebrews supposedly fled from Egypt only to end up in another Egyptian territory. In Exodus 16 verses 2 to 3, the Bible once again highlights the good conditions the Hebrews supposedly always enjoyed in Egypt. While in the desert under Moses' leadership, on their journey to Canaan, they began to miss Egypt. The community complained against Moses and Aaron, expressing their wish to have stayed in Egypt. They recalled sitting around pots of meat and having ample food, contrary to their current situation in the desert where they felt they were brought to starve to death. These passages resonate with a verse in the Gospel, specifically John 8 verse 33, where the Hebrews state, We are Abraham's descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. Is there any truth to the Exodus story? This tale, which, as far as historical evidence suggests, didn't occur, could have been inspired by two real events in Egypt. The first event was the victory over the Hyksos, a group of Semitic people who had taken control of northern Egypt for 150 years. When Pharaoh Yamasu regained control over the entire country, he treated the Hyksos and their allies, possibly including the ancestors of the Hebrews. Perhaps the memory of these just punishments and the struggle served as an inspiration for the Exodus story. The second event possibly inspiring the Exodus narrative was during Akhenaten's rule. Upon his death, authorities loyal to the original cult of Emanna and all the deities worked to undo the Pharaoh's reform. This reform centered around the worship of the sun god, Aten, of which Akhenaten had declared himself the sole prophet. It's believed that the Hebrews remained loyal to Akhenaten's teachings. Led by Egyptian priest Ozersef, a follower of Akhenaten, they were eventually expelled from Egypt. Ozersef's life is considered to have partially inspired the creation of the character of Moses in the Exodus story. Why was the Exodus invented? The Hebrews were graciously received by the Canaanites and Egyptians, who imparted to them religious and civilizational knowledge. It was indeed Egypt, under the Sudanese Pharaoh Shebaka and General Taharqa, that rescued the Hebrews from obliteration by the Assyrians in Jerusalem. This conflict unfolded in 701 BC. What then could account for the Hebrews' subsequent demonization of the Egyptians and Canaanites? The situation regarding the Canaanites is relatively transparent. It was necessary to wrest their land from them, leading to the invention of the promised land narrative and the biblical curse of black people via the Canaanites. The Canaanites had to be condemned to divinely mandated slavery to justify their extermination and the acquisition of their land. As for the Egyptians, the reasons are less clear. Could it be residual resentment from the era of the Hyksos or Akhenaten? This seems improbable. More likely, since the Egyptians were a formidable power, they had to be depicted as conquered by God in a dramatic narrative meant to underscore God's preference for the Hebrews above all others, including the mightiest of nations. Nonetheless, the manner in which the Bible and the Quran characterize our ancestors for actions they did not commit, despite their humane nature, is deeply troubling. The biblical curse of blacks has significantly contributed to the perpetuation of anti-black racism in the world, as has been demonstrated. The Egyptians held global dominion for 2,000 years, standing as the Earth's initial custodians. Possessing the capacity, much like some have for the past 500 years, to annihilate entire populations and pillage the entire planet, they instead chose a path of civilizational dissemination and the promotion of the humanist ideal of Mayat across continents. This ethos of pacifism and humanism echoed in Mayat is recognizable in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism, spiritual traditions that drew inspiration from the African spirituality of Egypt and Sudan. The myth of the exodus, fabricated to tarnish the ancient Egyptians' reputation, requires thorough debunking. It is crucial for black communities to reclaim and restore the esteemed image of their most illustrious ancestors. This endeavor is vital, not just owing to familial allegiance and the debt of honor we hold towards our forebears, but also to ensure that the profound knowledge of Egypt is wholeheartedly and proudly assimilated by the global black community. The construction of tomorrow's Africa demands a foundation built upon this ancient wisdom, ensuring a future infused with the ancestral insights and understanding that have long anchored our civilizations.