Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering. The book of exodus or the departure, so called because of. Title the hebrew title of the book is taken from the verse, these are the names of. Prior to the book of exodus, the only legal sections in the bible are the short commands contained in the various covenants with adam, noah, abraham, isaac, and jacob, including the law of circumcision gen 17. Exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is a conjunction. The second book of the pentateuch is called exodus, from the greek word for departure, because its central event was understood by the septuagints translators to be the departure of the israelites from egypt. Exodus is a latin word derived from greek exodos, the name given to the book by those who translated it into greek. Major themes in the exodus small group study fall 2015 hello st. For example, there is the famous song of victory recorded in the fifteenth chapter. 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 exodus is traditionally ascribed to moses, but modern scholars see its initial composition as a product of the babylonian. It takes the story of the israelites from their presence. It is available only in electronic format pdf from our website. The hebrews called it by the first words, according to their custom, veeleh shemoth i.
Exodus is an international publishing phenomenon the towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. The following notes on the book of exodus were compiled from a bible study led by bro. This integrates with the inner cycle of genesis, with the first occurrence of shemuth being. It is a conjunction, such as our and, and is used to connect the narrative to the previous book. God chose abraham and gave him promises nations land blessing gen 12. The book of exodus tells the tale of israels liberation and birth, and of the beginning of gods covenanted nation. Sidlow baxters wonderful analysis of the entire bible called explore the book. It has its own quirks, subtleties, and superweird moments. In genesis we have creation, and then, after the fall, and the announcement of a deliverer in the seed of the woman, who should bruise the serpents head gen.
Links to these more complete studies can be found here. The book of exodus follows a sustained narrative beginning first with the life of moses, a hebrew raised among egyptian royalty, before showing how god used moses to deliver the hebrews from. The book of exodus so far, the notes have been transferred from exodus introduction and exodus 118 to individual chapters of the book of exodus. There are many great themes and doctrines taught through exodus and many areas for application for us 3,000 years later after the coming of the. Now a man of the tribe of levi married a levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Such laws were given in connection with promises of divine blessing to god.
The literary elements of old testament narrative as a genre in shaping the superstructure of the book of the pentateuch and historical books reflection of. The book occurred sometime before moses birth in 1526 ex 2 d. Now these are the names of the children of israel, which came into egypt. The grand subject of the book of exodus is that of redemption. Boschenstein, johann, elementale introductorium in hebreas litteras.
Book of exodus is just one, however canonical, of these variants. Some articles are seeking to place the book within its larger historical context, while others are laying out the overall theology of the book, but all of the articles combined have the goal of enabling christians today better to read and apply exodus for the good of the church, and for the glory of our lord jesus christ. The journey between egypt and the wilderness of sinai and mount sinai took three months to the day ex 19. The exodusthe story of the israelites deliverance from oppression in the land of egyptis retold in the hebrew bible and in the new testament. This tradition is found especially in deuteronomy, in the historical. Philips small group members, in an effort to help you with the upcoming study of exodus, i wanted to put together a little study guide. As far as a date for the book of exodus, it is a widespread assumption that the torah reached roughly its final form by the time of the exile or soon thereafter 587537 b. Pdf the book of exodus 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv dmin. Course objectives after completing this course the student will. Its hebrew title, shemoth names, is from the books opening phrase, these are the names. Check out what we have to say about it in our learning guide for the book. 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 shows us gods way of delivering sinful people 1 corinthians 10.
The first impression one may receive in passing from a re view of egyptian religion to the doctrine of god in the book of exodus is the glut of materials. Exodus 1 1599 geneva bible gnv the second book of moses, called exodus. Book of exodus overview insight for living ministries. It contains the stories of enslavement and liberation, of revelation and wanderings, of. The book of exodus, like the other books of the hexateuch. They should be utilized with the following understanding. Major themes in the exodus small group study fall 2015.
The heart of this book is the passover, after 9 plagues had been sent on israel the passover angel was sent. Shemuth, names, taken from the opening words of the book. An additional teaching plan is also available in electronic format pdf by calling 18662491799. This book is called names in its original translation and it follows the tale of the israelites leaving slavery and bondage in egypt and traveling with moses to their promised land. Exodus, book of article about exodus, book of by the. The exodus event is clearly the focus of this book. Hebrew title of this book weelleh shemot originated from the ancient practice of naming a bible book after its first word or words. The examination of the material of exodus is much more thorough there u than below.
Mgm who suggested the idea for the book to leon uris. The name was retained by the latin vulgate, by the jewish author philo a contemporary of christ and by the syriac version. But in exodus the subject is one redemption with its consequences, consequences in grace, and when the people, showing their insensibility to grace, as well as ignorance of their own condition, had put themselves under law, consequences of government. It is possible that moses composed the book during or shortly after the encampment of the people at sinai 1446 c. It is his outline for his study of exodus, with the left red column being my association of his outline with fundamental concepts from spoke 2 of the bwheel. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months.
The table on the right is adapted from the introduction to the book of exodus pg. Exodus 2 niv bible now a man of the tribe of levi married. Leon uris magnificently portrays the birth of a new nation in the midst of enemiesthe beginning of an earthshaking struggle for power. Exodus is an international publishing phenomenonthe towering novel of the twentieth centurys most dramatic geopolitical event. Many elements of it were fundamental to the teaching of jesus mt 5. The dishonorable storyline of the exodus, with a people fleeing from slavery, is for manfred bietak an indication of elements that are historically credible. The first six verses of exodus tie it effectively to genesis. Within the book of exodus there is language that suggests the author is an eye witness to the events contained within the book. Remember the basic content and message of the book of exodus. 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. The covenant is more than just an agreement between god and the israelites. Scholars call such recurrences of the storys themes and language outside of the book of exodus the exodus tradition. Book of exodus yale divinity school yale university.
And in many ways, exodus is the covenant bookits the rules, the history, and the contract all wrapped up into one. Dec 14, 2012 the book of exodus is a book in the old testament. The hebrew bible and the judaean desert discoveries, eds. The book of exodus tells the epic story of god delivering israel out of slavery in egypt, leading them in the desert, giving the law at mt. Book of exodus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Taking a pioneering approach to commentary writing, brevard childs gives an entirely original treatment to the book of exodus. The midrash teaches that jewish women played a major role in the exodus, by keeping alive the spirits of their husbands, preventing them from becoming depressed under the burden of slavery, and giving up in despair. Also, the arabs asmore actually, according to a jewish website i found, the events of the exodus were basically true, only the ships name was changed. L moody said moses spent forty years thinking he was somebody, forty years learning. The book of exodus the second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. Now these are the names of is the translation of the first two hebrew words.
You probably remember abraham s covenant with god from genesis. The book of genesis has therefore been aptly termed the seedplot of the bible. The hebrews, from the words with which it begins, call it veelle semoth. A substantial exegesis of that passage is worth many pages. The title of this superfamous scifi book is taken straight from exodus. Each paragraph preceded by comment or q an abbreviation for question was introduced by someone other than bro. Bob marley, exodus reggae musicians often draw inspiration from biblical stories. This book covers the exodus of the nation of israel out of egypt through their journey to the promised land. And in many ways, exodus is the covenant bookits the rules, the history, and the contract all wrapped up into one you probably remember abrahams covenant with god from genesis. Leadership resources training staff recently spent time together studying the book of exodus. Exodus in greek means way out, this book indeed describes the way out god made for the children of israel to be set free from there bondage in egypt it is a book of redemption. Exodus is the book which speaks of the physical and spiritual birth of israel as a nation. The book of exodus from slavery to sinai syllabus course description this course is an expositional study of the book of exodus.
The book of exodus 118 a 5 minute recap on genenes. Exodus ebook epub electronic book exodus by leon uris for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers exodus by leon uris kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other available format to download. The english title comes from the title in the septuagint a greek translation. 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. Tere fredericks actually, according to a jewish website i found, the events of the exodus were basically true, only the ships name was changed. It comes directly after the book of genesis in the old testament and is included in the abrahamic texts as well as the torah. The second book of moses is called exodus, from the greek word exodos, which signifies going out. In exodus 5, moses and aaron speak to pharaoh and call for their people to go for a 3day journey into the desertwilderness in order to worship their god.
Those promises carried through abraham issac jacob who had 12 sons 3. Exodus means going out or the way out, and thus it describes israels. When genesis ends israel is safely abiding in egypt, with favored. Exodus account is remarkably brimming with elements of egyptian religious and. The element of promise dis tinguishes the covenant. Below are some brief notes about how many exodus themes fit into the whole of the bible. This name was adopted in the latin translation, and thence passed into other languages. Also, the arabs as depicted in the book, not all but a goodly number, as still today. This book is called names in its original translation and it follows the tale of the israelites leaving slavery and bondage in egypt and traveling with moses to. The scholarly world has known for some time that the book of exodus demon.
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