Hi Nuggin,
Paul will probably chip in here later as we have both discussed many archaeological topics at the forum.
I have a small problem with one of your statements in Faith's thread, namely that you believe that the Jews were employed in the building of pyramids in Egypt.
I actually have 2 problems with that claim, the first one is a little pedantic and concerns the use of the word 'Jews'. Jews are the descendants of Jacobs son Judah, but the Bible states that it was all of Jacobs clan that went to Egypt not just Judah and family. So, I think to be more accurate you should use 'hebrew' or 'Israelite'. A bit pedantic, but its best to be accurate.
Secondly, and what I think is a more seriously problem is that the Bible never states that the Hebrews built any pyramids, they were only employed in the building of the store cities of Pithom and Rameses (exodus 1.11).
Som can you tell me what makes you think that they were employed in building pyramids?
Also, as an archaeologist, I am sure that you are familiair with archaeological methodologies and you can provide ample support for your claim.
Cheers, look forward to your answer.
Admin, I put this in coffee house because I consider this a small informal discussion.