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.

The Moses of the Bible is a diplomat negotiating with the pharaoh; ... if they might eventually be able to determine the course of their own lives and to escape the tyranny of Egyptian control.

Egypt archaeology: Moses holding the 10 Commandments from God ... too, there was a small exodus group - not millions of people, but perhaps a few thousand - who did escape from slavery in Egypt." ...

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.

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Joel Edgerton, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from "Exodus: Gods and Kings." The film, directed by Ridley Scott, is set for release on Dec. 12, 2014.

Seti (John Turturro, background) presents the future leaders of Egypt: Ramses (Joel Edgerton, center left) and Moses (Christian Bale, center right) in ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings.’ ...