Looking over the literature on the Exodus, the Sea of Reeds Crossing theory is fairly entrenched as the default position, and most of the maps and archaeology follow accordingly. I'm interested in any books or articles which argue for a literal Red Sea crossing and give a counter-proposal as to the route out of Egypt to Mount Sinai.
I am surprised how little consideration is given to the "knock-on" effects of the Sea of Reeds theory. E.g., the use of "Red Sea" (Yam Suph) in other OT texts for areas which cannot refer to this swampy lake or lagoon; what this means in terms of two million people crossing it; as well as the use of "Red Sea" in the New Testament and extra-biblical literature.
I am surprised how little consideration is given to the "knock-on" effects of the Sea of Reeds theory. E.g., the use of "Red Sea" (Yam Suph) in other OT texts for areas which cannot refer to this swampy lake or lagoon; what this means in terms of two million people crossing it; as well as the use of "Red Sea" in the New Testament and extra-biblical literature.