The Bible, King James version, Book 2: Exodus by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Bible, King James version, Book 2: Exodus
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
Summary "The Bible, King James version, Book 2: Exodus" by Anonymous is a religious text that dates back to ancient times, likely during the period of early Christianity or earlier. This portion focuses on the story of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt and their eventual liberation, primarily detailing the life of Moses as a central character. The narrative explores themes of faith, oppression, divine intervention, and the establishment of a new covenant between God and His people. The opening of "Exodus" introduces the plight of the Israelites in Egypt, where they are growing in number but are oppressed by a new Pharaoh who fears their strength. The book describes the cruel bondage faced by the Israelites and introduces the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, who defy Pharaoh's orders to kill male Hebrew infants. The story progresses to Moses' birth and miraculous rescue by Pharaoh's daughter, leading to his upbringing in the Egyptian palace. We see a glimpse of Moses' identity crisis as he witnesses the suffering of his people and ultimately kills an Egyptian in defense of a Hebrew. After fleeing to Midian, Moses encounters God in the form of a burning bush, which sets the stage for his mission to free the Israelites from captivity. This foundational narrative is pivotal in understanding the themes of deliverance and divine guidance that permeate the rest of the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Exodus
Category Text
EBook-No. 8002
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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