The Exodus

A commentary on chapters 1-15

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The narrative of Israel's historic escape from slavery in Egypt remains one of the most captivating accounts in human literature. Exciting plot, dramatic confrontation between good and evil, vivid characterisation, and a monumental conclusion - all these and more can be found in…

The narrative of Israel’s historic escape from slavery in Egypt remains one of the most captivating accounts in human literature. Exciting plot, dramatic confrontation between good and evil, vivid characterisation, and a monumental conclusion – all these and more can be found in the book of Exodus. Yet for the believer these chapters of the Bible are more than merely a great historical narrative. As an account of God’s revelation of Himself in human history, they present a record of one of the most miraculous acts of deliverance there has ever been. They form the basis of a parable which speaks of the epic work of salvation that God has achieved in saving human beings from the power of sin and death. For all these reasons, the account of the Exodus remains of tremendous interest and importance today. In this highly readable commentary, Mark Vincent not only deals with some of the more difficult and puzzling features of the text of Exodus 1-15; he also develops its key themes and lessons – as meaningful and relevant today as they have ever been