Etz Haim Press

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Understanding the Exodus is a history of the origin, evolution and spread of the ideas and concepts embodied in the Jewish religion. It explores critical events in the history of the Jewish people that influenced the development of this religion. The period of history covered by this book extends from the time of the Exodus to the establishment of Jewish kingdoms in eastern and central Europe during the Middle Ages - a period of about 2500 years.

This book explains the evolution of Judaism as a historical process. The origins of key religious concepts are investigated and some of the people responsible for these concepts are identified. The core of the Jewish religion is the Law of Moses, and a clear understanding of how and why this law developed and what it contains is necessary to place later developments into perspective. The key to understanding the Law of Moses lies in understanding the events surrounding the Exodus.

In addition to providing a coherent picture of how Judaism developed and how Judaism and Christianity are related, the book addresses some other intriguing questions, such as:

What is the story of Adam and Eve really about?
What caused the Great Flood?
What caused the plagues in Egypt?
Who was Moses?
Did Moses actually live 120 years?
How did Moses part the Red Sea?
Where is the real Mt. Sinai?
How do we know God has a name?

The answers to these and many other fascinating questions await the reader.

This book is written in a style that is easy to read and comprehend. It can be used in courses on religion or Judaism at the college level. It would also make a good choice for lively discussion at a book club. Wherever the book is read it is expected to generate intense interest and debate.