Who wrote Exodus, when, and to whom — and how that shapes the way we read it today.
Author
Moses
Date written
c. 1446-1406 BC
Original audience
Israel, newly redeemed from Egypt.
Genre
Law / Narrative
Testament
Old Testament
Chapters
40
Set in the 15th century BC against the backdrop of Egyptian polytheism, Exodus presents Yahweh as the only true God who saves.
Understanding the world Exodus was written into helps us read it on its own terms — and apply it faithfully to our lives now. God spoke through real people, in real history, for the lasting good of His people in every generation.
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Old Testament
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New Testament
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