The book of Exodus records the pivotal events in the formation of biblical Israel—the deliverance from slavery; the leadership of Moses; the wilderness wanderings; and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Bible scholar Nahum Sarna; whose widely praised Understanding Genesis has become a standard text; examines and illuminates the distinctiveness of the Exodus narrative in light of ancient Near Eastern history and contemporaneous cultures—Egyptian; Assyrian; Canaanite; and Babylonian. In a new foreword to this edition; Sarna takes up the debate over whether the exodus from Egypt really happened; clarifying the arguments on both sides and drawing us back to the uniqueness and enduring significance of biblical text.
#561055 in Books Anna Politkovskaya 2007-01-09 2007-01-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .65 x 5.50l; .55 #File Name: 0805082506288 pagesPutin s Russia Life in a Failing Democracy
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I love this book's honest assessment of vladamir putinBy AMAI love this book's honest assessment of vladamir putin; a tweet first century hitler or sudaam husein but what happening in russian and many countries in the area can not be swept under the rug any longer. This book advocates political integrity and unilateral action to remove political corruption from our planet. It's frightening.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The book presents a sad tale about the loss of democracy in RussiaBy Kirk 19707The book presents a sad tale about the loss of democracy in Russia. The circumstances described are horrific and should be read by anyone with an interest in Foreign Policy.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Russia- what a rotten governmentBy Laura J. LienAnna P.; since murdered; was one of the few brave journalists in Russia who chose to report on curruption; wars; and sad state of the political system in Russian post-Soviet era. But she does in a very compelling way by investigating and reporting individual stories of ordinary citizens.
