The Bible History, Old Testament
by Alfred Edersheim
Volume II
The Exodus and The Wanderings in the Wilderness
PREFACE
THE EXODUS
CHAPTER 1
Egypt and its History during the Stay of the Children of Israel, as Illustrated by the Bible and
Ancient Monuments.
CHAPTER 2
The Children of Israel in Egypt - Their Residences, Occupations, Social Arrangements,
Constitution, and Religion - A new King who knew not Joseph.
CHAPTER 3
The Birth and the Training of Moses, Both in Egypt and in Midian as Preparatory to his
Calling.
CHAPTER 4
The Call of Moses - The Vision of the Burning Bush - The Commission to Pharaoh and to
Israel - The three "Signs" and their Meaning.
CHAPTER 5
Moses Returns into Egypt - The Dismissal of Zipporah -Moses meets Aaron - Their
Reception by the Children of Israel - Remarks on the Hardening of Pharaoh's Heart
CHAPTER 6
Moses and Aaron deliver their Message to Pharaoh - Increased Oppression of Israel -
Discouragement of Moses - Aaron shows a Sign - General View and Analysis of each of the
Ten "Strokes" or Plagues
CHAPTER 7
The Passover and its Ordinances - The Children of Israel leave EGYPT - Their First
Resting-places - The Pillar of Cloud and of Fire - Pursuit of Pharaoh - Passage through the
Red Sea -Destruction of Pharaoh and his Host - The Song "on the other side"
THE WANDERINGS IN THE WILDERNESS