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Books of Moses
Professor Christine Vetne
February 17, 2017
Exodus
The Book of Exodus, similar to the book of Genesis, presents claims that suggest the author is Moses. Events which support such claims of Mosaic authorship include Moses writing down the Ten Commandments, recording Israel’s victory over Amalek, and noting the covenant. The book of Exodus is believed to span over roughly 80-81 years from 1526 B.C, to about 1445 B.C. The book is commonly divided into two main parts: story-told history and laws. It mainly recounts the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt, primarily led by Moses under the instruction of God.
Historical In the Book of Exodus, readers follow the unfolding of God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 13) in …show more content…
Years later, in the story of the burning bush God revels himself to Moses to instruct him to free His people from slavery, as their service had not diminished. Moses listened and spoke to the Pharaoh, but he was ignored In response, Moses released plagues amid Egypt with the aid of God. As a result chapters 14-18 recount the historical event of the exit from Egypt. After ten plagues were released and the Pharaoh could no longer withstand them, he allowed for the people to leave. This initiated the depart to the Red Sea by Moses and the Israelites. When the Pharaoh changed his stance on setting them free, God intervened by breaking his …show more content…
The most important theological aspect of the book is the God’s “covenant”. This covenant demands effort from both involved- not only God but his people as well. He saved them by aiding them out of Egypt and in return asks for their obedience. This benefits their entire existene.
The book lists the Laws that God gave to the Israelites to help them in their relationship with him and amongst each other- his people (Chapters 19-24). Portions of the book are dedicated to laws but in the form of discussions between God and Moses and then relayed from Moses to the people-which also gives further light to Mosaic authorship. God’s spiritual presence develops from being hidden to a permanent site of it in the
Books of Moses
Professor Christine Vetne
February 17, 2017
Exodus
The Book of Exodus, similar to the book of Genesis, presents claims that suggest the author is Moses. Events which support such claims of Mosaic authorship include Moses writing down the Ten Commandments, recording Israel’s victory over Amalek, and noting the covenant. The book of Exodus is believed to span over roughly 80-81 years from 1526 B.C, to about 1445 B.C. The book is commonly divided into two main parts: story-told history and laws. It mainly recounts the Israelites freedom from slavery in Egypt, primarily led by Moses under the instruction of God.
Historical In the Book of Exodus, readers follow the unfolding of God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 13) in …show more content…
Years later, in the story of the burning bush God revels himself to Moses to instruct him to free His people from slavery, as their service had not diminished. Moses listened and spoke to the Pharaoh, but he was ignored In response, Moses released plagues amid Egypt with the aid of God. As a result chapters 14-18 recount the historical event of the exit from Egypt. After ten plagues were released and the Pharaoh could no longer withstand them, he allowed for the people to leave. This initiated the depart to the Red Sea by Moses and the Israelites. When the Pharaoh changed his stance on setting them free, God intervened by breaking his …show more content…
The most important theological aspect of the book is the God’s “covenant”. This covenant demands effort from both involved- not only God but his people as well. He saved them by aiding them out of Egypt and in return asks for their obedience. This benefits their entire existene.
The book lists the Laws that God gave to the Israelites to help them in their relationship with him and amongst each other- his people (Chapters 19-24). Portions of the book are dedicated to laws but in the form of discussions between God and Moses and then relayed from Moses to the people-which also gives further light to Mosaic authorship. God’s spiritual presence develops from being hidden to a permanent site of it in the