The Arabs came from Mecca, an oasis in the desert and conquered cities. These cities contained amazing architectural achievements including the construction of domed buildings. The Arabs invested in translating the works of the Greeks including Euclid and Archimedes. Watch the full playlist of "Jew of Spain: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPQsfbJLptMGLFBLTp6CsCTsWi8JXvUk9 #history #jewishhistory #europeanhistory To support this work join Patreon and become a "Hammurabi" or "Gudea of Lagash" supporter for exclusive content: patreon.com/user?u=69136009 http://www.drdavidneiman.com https://twitter.com/drdavidneiman _____________________________ Dr. David Neiman (1921-2004) was an internationally renowned scholar, speaker, and writer who inspired many people. His life's work concerned the intricate relations between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism throughout history and in modern times. Dr. Neiman was the first Jewish scholar appointed to teach Religion at Boston College, one of America's leading Catholic Universities. He served as Professor in the Department of Theology for a quarter of a century. While there he was also invited to teach at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Becky Neiman worked as an audio video producer in New York, has produced and directed documentaries and is currently owner/operator of audiobookeditors.com. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAD2ff_Y3ao

In the 1860s cuneiform script was decoded. When scholars started to read these ancient tablet they were shocked by what they found. To support this work please visit: patreon.com/user?u=69136009 http://www.drdavidneiman.com https://twitter.com/drdavidneiman _____________________________ Dr. David Neiman (1921-2004) was an internationally renowned scholar, speaker, and writer who inspired many people. His life's work concerned the intricate relations between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism throughout history and in modern times. Dr. Neiman was the first Jewish scholar appointed to teach Religion at Boston College, one of America's leading Catholic Universities. He served as Professor in the Department of Theology for a quarter of a century. While there he was also invited to teach at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Becky Neiman worked as an audio video producer in New York, has produced and directed documentaries and is currently owner/operator of audiobookeditors.com. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg4NpDYY4UY

Joseph and the Exodus is a 52 minute lecture delivered by the late Dr. David Neiman in Los Angeles in 2000. Dr. Neiman's insightful recitation and explanation of the Biblical account is illustrated with paintings and photographs. Dr. David Neiman explores the historicity of the Biblical accounts of of Joseph and the Exodus from Egypt. Joseph rises to the position of “Tzafnat Pa’aneakh” after successfully helping the Pharaoh of Egypt with his economic plans. Under Joseph’s guidance all land became the property of Pharaoh. This remained the case in Egypt until the Roman conquest. A new Pharaoh comes to power who does not favor the Israelites. They are enslaved and forced to build the storage cities of Pithom and Ramses. These cities were arsenals for the armies of Egypt. Under Seti I and Ramses the II, Egypt was on the war path. Ramses II was defeated at the battle of Kadesh by the Hittities. The loss of the greatest bronze age army in history weakened Egypt and that vulnerability created the conditions in which the Exodus from Egypt could occur. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVBMPEIjpIk

http://drdavidneiman.com Two political factions fight for control of Egypt. One faction is led by Hatshepsut who has gained political control of Egypt after the death of her husband Thutmose II. She is head of the regency and is to lead the country until the male heir, Thumose III - son of Thutmose II and his second wife Isis - is old enough to assume control. Hatshepsut pursues her effort to make Egypt an economic and trading powerhouse. Bu tensions grows as Hatshpsut finds a myriad of ways to avoid passing the thrown to her successor. Dr. David Neiman (1921-2004) was an internationally renowned scholar, speaker, and writer who inspired many people. His life's work concerned the intricate relations between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism throughout history and in modern times. Dr. Neiman made history come alive through his dramatic presentations and unique interpretations. In light of our current world situation, Dr. Neiman's work is not only extremely relevant but also remarkably prescient. More than anything, Dr. Neiman was a keen observer of the human condition. His words convey our shared history with clarity, humor, and humanity. Dr. Neiman was the first Jewish scholar appointed to teach Religion at Boston College, one of America's leading Catholic Universities. He served as Professor in the Department of Theology for a quarter of a century. While there he was also invited to teach at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. After retiring from Boston College, Dr.Neiman moved to Los Angeles, where he taught at Loyola Marymount University, St. John' s Seminary in Camarillo and the University of Judaism in Bel Air. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ1teWiQ9pU