New Red Sea Theory
Engineer and Author Jeffrey Donlin Reexamines Biblical Red Sea Crossing in New Book
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Author and engineer Jeffrey Donlin has released A Highway in the Midst, a book offering a new interpretation of the biblical account of the Israelites’ crossing of the Red Sea. Drawing on linguistic analysis of the Hebrew Book of Exodus and his background in engineering and systems analysis, Donlin argues that the east wind did not merely expose the seafloor by pushing back the water. Instead, he interprets the text as describing dry ground forming across the sea’s surface, creating a passage between two areas of water. The book also reexamines the Hebrew word “Chomah,” suggesting it may refer to a defensive barrier rather than literal vertical walls of water.
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Donlin’s professional background includes work on Northrop Grumman’s B-2 Stealth program and California State University’s facilities systems, experience he says shaped his approach to analyzing complex problems.
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The book applies an evidence-based methodology to the Exodus account, with Donlin describing a process of following the evidence wherever it leads rather than accepting conventional interpretations.
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The project is presented as an effort to examine what the Hebrew text itself says about the event, challenging commonly accepted readings and encouraging closer attention to the wording and context of Exodus.
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The book was announced from California on September 16, 2026, and is described as Donlin’s attempt to offer readers a fresh perspective on one of the Bible’s most recognized miracles.
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