Book of Exodus In Practice

Think about combining the Declaration of Independence, a personal account of Lexington and Concord, and George Washington's memoirs into a single document. Got it? Well, that's what Exodus is going...

Jewish PerspectiveModern Judaism claims Israelite history as its own, so it's no surprise that Jews consider Exodus to be a foundational text of their faith. But it's not just about the stories and...

Child Sacrifice and CircumcisionThe words "child sacrifice" sound appalling to us know, but it was pretty common in the ancient world. Certain passages in Exodus sure do make it seem like God is di...