3,300‑Year‑Old Egyptian Papyrus Reignites Debate Over the Nephilim
- A newly analyzed Egyptian papyrus dating to around 1300 BC has sparked renewed discussion about the biblical Nephilim—figures described as giants in Genesis and Numbers.
- The document contains mythological and historical references that some researchers believe may parallel ancient Near Eastern traditions reflected in the Bible.
- While not direct evidence of biblical giants, it has intensified scholarly debate about how ancient cultures understood such beings.
From the article in Yahoo News
“The Bible mentions the existence of giants in a number of key places,” according to Associates for Biblical Research. “The story of David’s confrontation with Goliath (I Samuel 17: 4) is but one example. Deuteronomy 3:11 tells us of Og, the King of Bashan. He was said to be the last of the Rephaim—a race of giants. Ishbi-Benob of II Samuel 21: 16 is another example. Giants and races of giants appear in numerous places throughout the Scriptures.”
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