Egyptian Origins of Israelite Monotheism?

Did ancient Israelites adopt monotheism from the Egyptians? Dr. Kara Cooney joins Megan to talk about this controversial topic. Dr. Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, and specializes in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world. She is the author of “Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World“, “When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt“, and “The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut’s Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt“. Dr. Cooney on Twitter: Ancient Afterlives Podcast: