Exodus [Paperback]

This commentary on Exodus makes the details of the text and the story's vitality accessible to all.Underlying the deceptively simple story line, the second book of the Bible is a complex and rich literary production that presents some of the most fundamental concepts and institutions of Jewish and Christian tradition. This commentary makes the details of the text and the vitality of its story accessible to all readers. It explains the difficult passages and interpretive problems and it recaptures for modern audiences its life setting in biblical antiquityUnderlying the deceptively simple story line, the second book of the Bible is a complex and rich literary production that presents some of the most fundamental concepts and institutions of Jewish and Christian tradition. This commentary makes the details of the text and the vitality of its story accessible to all readers. It explains the difficult passages and interpretive problems and it recaptures for modern audiences its life setting in biblical antiquityThis commentary views Exodus as a cultural document, preserving the collective memories of the Israelites and relating them to the major institutions and beliefs that emerged by the end of the time of the Hebrew Bible. It is intended to help the reader follow the story line of Exodus, understand its socio-cultural context, appreciate its literary features, recognize its major themes and values, and also note its interpretive and moral problems. Carol Meyers explains important concepts and terms as expressed in the Hebrew original so that those who know Hebrew as well as those who don't will be able to follow the text.Preface: a word about citations; List of charts; List of supplementary materials; Introduction; 1. Suggested reading on Exodus; 2. Commentary Part I. Israel in Egypt - Exodus 1-15:21; 3. Commentary Part II. Sinai and Covenant - Exodus 15:22-24:28; 4. Commentary Part III - Sanctuary and New Covenant - Exodus 25:1-35:40. this is a gem of a commentary olĐ