This highly controversial book by Kamal Salibi proposes a radical theory: the events described in the Old Testament, particularly the Exodus and the settlement of the Israelites, did not take place in Palestine but rather in the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. Salibi uses meticulous linguistic analysis, specifically comparing place names in the Old Testament with their Arabic counterparts, to support his claim. He suggests that many biblical geographical names bear striking resemblances to locations in ancient Arabia. This groundbreaking work challenges centuries of biblical scholarship and established historical narratives, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the origins of ancient Israel and the Hebrew scriptures, urging readers to reconsider the geographical and historical context of the Torah.