Ancient Egyptian Papyrus and the Ten Plagues
Jewish tradition has preserved the memory of the Exodus in writing and orally for generations.
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For a rational person, no additional proof is needed. However, there are external evidences that support the events of the Ten Plagues. An Egyptian papyrus found near the pyramids contains a dramatic narrative, written by an Egyptian priest named Ipuwer. In the early 19th century, this 17-page papyrus was acquired by a museum in Leiden, Netherlands. The ancient papyrus is partially damaged, and the main challenge lies in deciphering its language. Only a century ago was it translated satisfactorily. The events described in the Ipuwer Papyrus bear a surprising resemblance to the biblical account of the Ten Plagues, and a comparison between the verses in the Book of Exodus and quotes from the papyrus reveals the striking similarity between the Torah and the Egyptian journal from over 3,300 years ago. Comparison Table: Biblical Ten Plagues and the Egyptian Papyrus (from an inscription on a granite stone found in El Arish).