Description of the book of exodus

The story of the exodus is told in the books of exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy, the last four of the first five books of the bible also called the torah or pentateuch. It is the book of exodus that provides the theological framework within which the rest of the bible operates. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Exodus, with a capital e to refer to the book of exodus, and exodus with a lowercase e to refer to the event. The making and meaning of bob marley and the wailers album of the century goldman, vivien on.

Moses story is told in the book of exodus, but it starts in genesis with the story of abraham and his family with whom god makes a covenant. In part reads he stepped into the aisel, straightened out his necktie, rolled down his sleeves, and slipped into his jacket. First edition, first printing signed by leon uris on a one page souvenir typescript from the book exodus, laid into the book. That said, when most people talk about the miracles in exodus, they are speaking of the events that. The poem of exodus 15 celebrates yahweh present with his people and doing for them as no other god anywhere and at any time can be present to do. In the greek lxx the book is named exodos exodus emphasizing the departure of israel from egypt. The book of exodus is literally a story about going out, and as such, it touches on something all of us have in common. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe passage through the sea of reeds traditionally mislocated as the red sea. Its landmarks are the passover and the passage through the red sea see explanation in 1 corinthians 5. Generations later the biblical moses draws the extended family together in the form of a nation with a structure and code of law, given to him on mount sinai. Book description methods for exodus is a textbook on biblical methodology.

This book is a compilation of 12 thirty minute tv program transcripts, broken down into 3 lessons, with each lesson containing 4 programs. The book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. Description a 108page study guide in pdf to accompany the book by book. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus. According to the story of exodus, the hebrew people living in egypt were suffering under the cruel rule of the pharaoh.

This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of exodus. Sometimes he seems to be super in touch with human needs and emotions, and other times he just wants to kick us to the curb. Exodus also known as shemot, sefer elleh shemot, exodos aigyptou, exagoge, and book of names second book of the old testament, circa 10 th5 th century b. The new leadership in egyptfeeling threatened by jacobs descendants, who have increased greatly in sizeembarks on a campaign to subdue the israelites, forcing them into slavery and eventually decreeing that all hebrew boys must be killed at birth. The israelites are right where we left them in genesis, hanging out in egypt and multiplying. In first book of the pentateuch, the book of genesis, the israelites had come to live in egypt in the land of goshen during a famine due to the fact that an israelite, joseph, had become a high official in the. More than anywhere else in the biblehebrew bible or new testamentwe get a real closeup on god. The second half of the book tells of the covenant that was established between god and israel at sinai and promulgates laws for the ordering of israels life since exodus continues the sacred story of the divine promise to israel begun in genesis. Exodus, the liberation of the people of israel from slavery in egypt in the th century bce, under the leadership of moses.

After the exodus out of egypt the people of israel received the law of jehovah and erected the tabernacle of congregation according to his command. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The book of exodus details gods call to the people of israel to get up and leave their position of slavery in egypt. Moses was one of the greatest heros in the bible and is still alive in heaven today. Book of exodus the second book of the old testament. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenon the towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. The book of exodus begins more than four hundred years after joseph, his brothers, and the pharaoh he once served have all died. Pharaoh tries to halt the growth of the israelites. Exodus summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of exodus for bible study or sunday school lessons. The book of exodus from slavery to sinai syllabus course description this course is an expositional study of the book of exodus. The book introduces readers to six distinct methodologies that aid in the interpretation of the book of exodus. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event.

Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. When the british learn the refugees are in a ship in the harbor of famagusta, they blockade the harbor and prevent it from sailing. List of books and articles about book of exodus online. Egypt is a picture of this present world galatians 1. She has a masters degree in linguistics and is a former latin teacher. Boldly signed by the author on the halftitle page, shalom leon uris. The state of israel is created in 1948, resulting in war with its arab neighbors. The book of exodus consists mainly of two genres, narrative history and laws. This course is an indepth study of exodus, with emphasis on practical application, as well as on giving a working knowledge of the book, including background information. Seeing exodus early in the 21st century, one is robbed of the experience that moviegoers of the early 1960s would have had.

Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship exodus the book has been widely praised as successful propaganda for israel. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemies the beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Summary of the book of exodus the story of the bible. Exodus is a historical novel by american novelist leon uris about the founding of the state of israel. The english name of the book derives from the septuagint greek use of exodus to designate the deliverance of the israelites from egyptian bondage and their safe. This course is an introduction and detailed survey of the text of the book of exodus. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The book of exodus is a story about going out and as such, it touches upon something all humans have in common. Confirming or denying every miracle in exodus would fill a book as large as the bible itself. The book continues the story of the ancestors of israel in egypt, now grown in number to a large landless population enslaved by the pharaoh.

Exodus is a starburst of old and new testament theology. The british relent and allow the exodus safe passage. Sometimes he seems to be super in touch with human needs and emotions. The book of exodus ends with a description of the order of worship which centers around the law of moses. The ten plagues of egypt is a story related in the book of exodus. Tx001030 1content the book of exodus saint marys press. Exodus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. With paul newman, eva marie saint, ralph richardson, peter lawford. Description why study the book of exodus when we have the new testament. This summary of the book of exodus provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the. Book of exodus definition of book of exodus by the free. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of exodus. This remarkable book takes us through the history of jamaican music, marleys own personal journey from the trench town ghetto to his status as global superstar, as well as marleys deep.

God rescues and delivers his people as he guides them into the unfamiliar desert. Exodus is a book of redemption in which god delivers his people out of bondage and brings them into a special relationship with himself. A lot goes down in exodus, so lets break it down into five sections. Bible survery exodus hebrew name velleh shemoth these are the names greek name exodus departure author moses date from 1635 to 1490 bc approximately. But the book of exodus is so much more than a makingofarecord story. Course objectives after completing this course the student will. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some rubbing to the extremities. It will explore various approaches and interpretations of the story of exodus. It was written to record the events of israels deliverance from slavery in egypt. Watch our overview video on exodus 118, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. As such, it is a kind of summary of the theological base of the whole of the book of exodus. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the. Book of exodus read, study bible verses online bible study tools.

Remember the basic content and message of the book of exodus. If youre curious about god, exodus is the book for you. Exodus records more miracles of god than any other book in the old testament. The title exodus comes from the septuagint, which derived it from the primary event found in the book, the deliverance from slavery and exodus or departure of the israelite nation out of egypt by the hand of yahweh, the god of their forefathers. Book of exodus synonyms, book of exodus pronunciation, book of exodus translation, english dictionary definition of book of exodus. It opens some four hundred years after the death of joseph. In hebrew the name of the book is taken from the first two words in the book twmv hlaw these are the names.

Attention will be given to literary and narrative aspects of the text. The lessons will help in understanding the relationship between the old and new testaments, as well as how gods providence was at work in old testament times. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. The stay in the desert describes the earthly circumstances in which. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel read more. The theme of the exodus occurs repeatedly in the old testament, as well as in the new.

Chapters 118 narrate the history of the egyptian bondage, the exodus from egypt, and the journey to mount sinai under the leadership of moses. As with genesis, early jewish traditions name moses as the most likely and best qualified person to have authored exodus. Below, peter machinist explores the story of moses, the exodus hero, in the man moses. An internationally acclaimed novelist for over 30 years, leon uris was the author of battle cry, the angry hills, exodus, mila 18, armageddon, topas qb vii, trinity, the haj, mitla pass, and redemption, and two highly praised works of nonfiction in collaboration with his wife, ireland.

Gerald janzen explains the story of the exodus from egypt as both the story of a particular people and a revelation of gods concern for the liberation and redemption of all people. The book of exodus primarily fits into the genres of narrative and law. Exodus definition of exodus by the free dictionary. Exodus begins in the egyptian region called goshen. Narrative is the genre of story telling, whether it is fictional narration or. The key personalities include moses, miriam, pharaoh, pharaohs daughter, aaron, and joshua. In a new foreword to the 1996 edition, sarna takes up the debate over whether the exodus from egypt really happened, clarifying the arguments on both sides and drawing us back to the uniqueness and enduring significance. God is faithful, and keeps his promise to abraham gn 15. Exodus is the second of the first five books of the judeochristian bible, also called the torah or pentateuch. The exodus is the subject of our study in this lesson, and it is vitally important to our understanding of the bible. Gill is a freelance classics and ancient history writer. The book of exodus is the second book of the bible and describes the exodus, which includes the israelites deliverance from slavery in egypt through the hand of yahweh, the revelations at biblical mount sinai, and the subsequent divine indwelling of god with israel.

I am that i am, the books explanation for the origins of the name yahweh, as god is thereafter known. Let us give careful consideration to this great turning point in the history of israel. Gerald janzen reads the exodus story as both the story of a particular people and a revelation of gods concern for the liberation and redemption of all people. The book of exodus is especially rich in typical teachings. The theme announced in the introduction in exodus 15.