This study guide offers an authoritative overview of the current scholarship on Exodus. Introducing the significance of Exodus within the Pentateuch and the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible it addresses major critical issues around content, archaeology and historicity.
M. W. Scarlata addresses various theological approaches to Exodus in the light of recent scholarship, with suggestions for further reading. His analysis also gives particular attention to the central role of Moses within the book and his theological import in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.
With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Book of Exodus.
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Introduces the Book of Exodus, examining its characteristics, historical context, and theological messaging, as well as looking at how readings of the book are appropriately framed.
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Series Preface
1. Introduction
2. Was there an Exodus? The Historical Evidence
3. Approaches to Exodus
4. Theological Themes in Exodus
5. The Life of Moses
6. Exodus in the New Testament and Beyond
Bibliography
Scripture Index
Mark W. Scarlata is lecturer in Old Testament at St. Mellitus College, UK.
