Moses: The Most Important Prophets In Judaism

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In the Old Testament, there were multiple prophets; including Jacob, Abraham, David, and more. One of the most significant prophets was a past Egyptian prince who later became a lawgiver in addition to a religious leader. His name was Moses. Some label him as the best or most imperative prophet in Judaism. Moses is also perceived as an essential prophet in Islam, Christianity and other faiths as well. Moses is an important and essential prophet because he showcases what happens when you obey and comply with the directions and instructions of God. It demonstrates that even though every now and then things may not portray improvement, there is always a plan in the very end. Even though it may sound cliché, this is a significant idea in believing and having confidence in God and Moses does an excellent job in representing that. Moses received his name from the Pharaoh’s daughter after being found in the Nile River. Most scholars believed the name originated from an
Moses spent years on top of the mountain receiving what we know as the Ten Commandments. Moses received these from God and craved them into stone for the Israelites to abide by. When Moses returned from the mountain, he returned to mayhem. Since Moses spent so much time on the mountain, the Israelites assumed that he died while there. This led to the construction of a golden sculpture of a calf. They proceeded to worship the calf as their own God. With no rules, the Israelites ran amok and going senseless. This disobedience caused Moses and God to be angered. Out of frustration, Moses broke the tablets the Ten Commandments were written on and ordered the eradication of the people who worshipped the golden statue. He then proceeded to carve a new set of the Ten Commandments. Later on, Moses and Elders made an arrangement that Israel would turn out to be the people of Yahweh and they shall comply with his laws as

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