The Babe in the Bulrushes by Amy Steedman
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"The Babe in the Bulrushes" by Amy Steedman is a children's story that falls within the genre of biblical retellings, likely written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the well-known story of Moses, focusing on his miraculous survival as a baby and his eventual rise as a leader of his people. Set in the context of ancient Egypt, it touches on themes of faith, love, and God's providence. The narrative
begins with Jochebed, Moses's mother, who hides her baby from the Egyptian authorities' cruel decree to drown all Hebrew boys. In a desperate yet hopeful act, she places the infant in a waterproof cradle among the bulrushes of the Nile. When Pharaoh's daughter discovers the baby, she adopts him and names him Moses, ensuring his survival. As Moses grows up, he grapples with his identity and ultimately chooses to stand with his oppressed people. The story progresses through his flight to the desert, the divine calling from God through the burning bush, and his journey leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Throughout the tale, Steedman emphasizes the importance of trust in God and the power of love, making it a meaningful story for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steedman, Amy |
|---|---|
| Title | The Babe in the Bulrushes |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible stories -- Old Testament |
| Subject | Moses (Biblical leader) -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30239 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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