The Exodus
The Exodus is the second book in the Bible. This is an Old Testament book that is thought to have been authored by Moses, who led the Israelis out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and to the Promised Land. The Book of Exodus is one of the Pentateuch or Torah Books, which provide a narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Land of Honey and Milk under the leadership of Moses, Aaron, and subsequently Joshua. The imparting of the Ten Commandments to the Israelites is one of the book's pivotal episodes, which were to guide them on their day to day relationship with one another and with GOD, their creator. The Commandments clearly outline the relationships among human beings themselves and God their maker.
Moses's Journey
In the Book, Moses's account is given that he was born in Egypt at the time the male children of Hebrews were being killed but was as fate will have it rescued by Princess who brought him up in Palace as a Prince. Following a confrontation with an Egyptian, Moses Later killed him. This made Moses flee Egypt to a far place to save his life. He later returned to become God's Leader of the Israelites to the Promised Land. This was to save them from the oppression they were undergoing at the hands of Pharaohs such as hard labor of making bricks. For Moses and his team to be allowed out of the Egypt, he performed the ten plagues with the help of God.
Significance of the Book
The Book of Exodus is believed to have been written around 16BC at the time the Egypt was governed by Herod and is of great importance to Hebrews in addition to the current Christians who believe Christ is their Moses and will guide them to Heaven. As Israelites, they believe that Heaven will offer them rest from the current miseries they face in their daily life here on earth.
