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More About the Bible: Part 5 Exodus

It is a story of oppression leading to deliverance.

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The second book of the Torah or the Pentateuch is Exodus. Translated from the Greek language meaning going out or departure.

It is a story of oppression leading to deliverance. By the mighty hand of God, his people are set free to serve him in a land he promised back to Abraham (the patriarch). In the book of Exodus there are about seven themes:

  • Confinement and freedom
  • Family and community
  • the Rise of Civilization
  • Stubbornness
  • The Covenant
  • Law and Society
  • Reputation

Part 5 to be continued…