Sabbath in Egypt?: An Examination of Exodus 5

This study presents indicators from the narrative of Exodus 5, which in their entirety may suggest the notion of Sabbath rest among the Israelite slaves in Egypt. One such indicator is the verb shabbat, ‘to cease’, a verb that marks the seventh day of the creation week with the quality of divine Sab...

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Main Author: Frey, Mathilde (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2015
In: Journal for the study of the Old Testament
Year: 2015, Volume: 39, Issue: 3, Pages: 249-263
Further subjects:B Slavery
B Rest
B Egypt
B Work
B Sabbath
B Exodus
B Freedom
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