The Book of Exodus

Exodus details the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and their journey toward the Promised Land. It begins with their oppression under a new Pharaoh who fears their growing numbers. Moses, an Israelite raised in Pharaoh’s household, is called by God through a burning bush to lead his people to freedom. Pharaoh refuses to release the Israelites, prompting God to send ten plagues, culminating in the death of Egypt’s firstborn sons.

The Israelites escape after the institution of the first Passover, marking their exodus. They cross the Red Sea and journey through the wilderness. At Mount Sinai, Moses receives the Ten Commandments and other laws that define Israel’s moral, civil, and religious life. The book also describes the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship.
Despite witnessing miracles, the Israelites frequently complain and disobey. Exodus highlights divine justice and mercy, demonstrating themes of deliverance, covenant, and the establishment of Israel’s national identity through law and worship.