Quote:Something which has always bothered me is how could it have taken anyone 40 years to get from Egypt to Canaan?
The number "40" is meant to signify "a long time".... like raining for 40 days and 40 nights or David and Solomon each reigning for 40 years. It's a real slap in the face to fundies but the number is not meant to be taken literally.
Of course, if Moses refused to ask for directions............