EXODUS ANNOTATED: The UNREDACTED Series; BONDAGE TO FREEDOM

Why read The Mosaic Law?Familiarity with the Mosaic Law is essential to understanding the decline of the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and the state of the world today. Keeping the tenets of the law was, then and now, essential to the continued well-being of the Nation of Israel as God intended. The importance of the Mosaic Law has been obscured in traditional texts.This series offers a unique approach to clarify and present these laws in a new light. The reader is encouraged to stand with the sons of Israel and reflect on how they would respond to the law's tenets, bearing in mind the historical period in which the laws were given.These reading reference guides were reframed so you, the reader, could experience the sons of Israel's journey from bondage to the Promised Land in a beautifully crafted format designed for easier reading, greater understanding, and individual reflection.These reading reference guides meticulously separate directives” (laws) from narrative, using a unique numbering system (e.g., E39 for EXODUS 20:8-11).Laws are presented in their original biblical wording, while stories are listed as unnumbered narratives.This approach prompts the readers to observe how legal instructions and historical events intertwine, disclosing patterns in when and why laws are introduced. Understanding these boundaries helps clarify the relationship between divine command and human experience in the Exodus story.How to use the reading reference guides1. Read the guides the first time to get the story.2. Read the second time to meet the writer and read with interest, asking yourself why the writer said that.3. Read the third time with self-reflection, asking, "Do any of these laws apply to me?Researchers will find the numbered (directives) Laws especially invaluable for comparing the Mosaic Law to other moral frameworks of that period.Whether a casual reader discovering a Gideon Bible in a hotel room or a dedicated college professor seeking richer knowledge of Old Testament laws, these reading reference guides will help you see the big picture, the story of Israel's growth as a people of God Read more