The Book of Exodus: An Introduction (Part 2)

In part one of this introduction to Exodus, I surveyed the title, importance, and key texts of the book. Here, themes and patterns in Exodus are explored. Themes in Exodus By viewing themes across books in the Bible, one is able to discern the collective intent of the biblical authors—or more simply, what God does not …

The Book of Exodus: An Introduction (Part 1)

Book introductions are valuable because they show how the parts and whole of a book fit together. Additionally, introductions show how particular books fit into the overall story of the Bible. In this article, the book of Exodus will be studied in an introductory format. The book of Exodus continues the narrative of Genesis (Ex …