According to the Book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, with the Red Sea parting to allow his people to flee from the Pharaoh's army.

In the latest twist to a centuries-old tale, scientists are now suggesting that Moses' parting of the Red Sea may have been a natural occurrence timed perfectly with the Israelites' escape from Egypt.

Paldor posits that a robust northwesterly wind, hurtling at 65 to 70 kilometres per hour (40-45 mph), might have carved a path through the sea, aiding the Israelites' escape from Egypt.

It tells the tale of the prophet leading the Israelites out of slavery in the exodus from Egypt.According to the biblical narrative, Moses — led by God— raised his staff over the Red Sea ...

Tradition states that Exodus was partially authored by Moses, the website Bible Study Tools says, and the book tells the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt to the Promised Land.

Moses parting the Red Sea is one of the most famous stories in the Bible ... (40-45 mph) from the northwest could have made such a path for the Israelites in their escape from Egypt. ...