Freedom or Knowledge? Perspective and Purpose in the Exodus Narrative (Exodus 1-15)

In this article I focus on a neglected aspect of the exodus story. The fact that the story dwells on absolute divine control over all aspects of these events, especially the minds and hearts of Israel's Egyptian captors, suggests that our reading of the well- known theme of liberation needs be...

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Main Author: Eslinger, Lyle (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 1991
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 1991, Volume: 16, Issue: 52, Pages: 43-60
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