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The mountain was traditionally identified with Jabal Musa (Mountain of Moses), a 7,498 foot peak located in the southern Sinai, now part of Egypt. This identification was made by Helena, Constantine's wife, in the fourth century. Various other locations have been suggested.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/judaism/judaism/mount-sinai Sinai, Mount], ''Encyclopaedia Judaica''</ref> | The mountain was traditionally identified with Jabal Musa (Mountain of Moses), a 7,498 foot peak located in the southern Sinai, now part of Egypt. This identification was made by Helena, Constantine's wife, in the fourth century. Various other locations have been suggested.<ref>[https://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/judaism/judaism/mount-sinai Sinai, Mount], ''Encyclopaedia Judaica''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 09:43, July 12, 2023
Mount Sinai, also Mount Horeb, is a mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
The mountain was traditionally identified with Jabal Musa (Mountain of Moses), a 7,498 foot peak located in the southern Sinai, now part of Egypt. This identification was made by Helena, Constantine's wife, in the fourth century. Various other locations have been suggested.[1]
References
- ↑ Sinai, Mount, Encyclopaedia Judaica