Authorship, Dating And Geography In The Book 'Exodus'

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Exodus is the second book of the Pentateuch. Translated from the Septuagint Greek word exodos it means exit/way out. (Constable2016) Exodus is not just a narrative of the events around Israel’s deliverance but a laden illustration of Gods sovereignty and love of His chosen people. For the purpose of this essay we will consider historical background issues of authorship, dating and geography before outlining key events of the book of Exodus due to the limitations of words. It is widely accepted that Moses was the author of this book from references to his authorship seen in Exodus17:14,24:4,34:4,27-29 and with Moses himself asserting his authorship in Exodus 24:4.(Constable 2016)
The dating of the Exodus is thought to be between 1450 and …show more content…

It did not terminate their relationship with Him, but it did hinder or “break “their fellowship with Him. Similarly, when Christians sin, we do not cease to be Gods people, but our fellowship with the Lord suffers.” Constable 2016pg184
God renews the Mosaic Covenant and the remainder of Exodus details instructions of dedicating objects used for worship and the building and consecration of the tabernacle in intricate detail. Once complete “ the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Moses could not enter the tent of meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.”Exodus 40 v34-35. Exodus ends with Gods presence.
In conclusion Exodus is perhaps one of the most significant and important books of the Old Testament with far too many revelations and paradigms to draw from in such a short essay .It is about God s redemption, His revelation, how we are to respond ,His presence and so much more all relevant to todays Christian.
“The deliverance of Israel out of Egypt by Yahweh in the Old Testament is parallel in importance to the resurrection of Christ in the new Testament. The historicity of these events is a critical foundation for a proper understanding of the rest of the Bible”Hays

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