{"product_id":"exodus-explained-samuel-whitaker-9798999718471","title":"Exodus Explained: Understanding the Book and Its Message for Today","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew stories in human history carry the weight of Exodus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe liberation of an enslaved people, the parting of the sea, the giving of the law at Sinai - these events have shaped the faith, literature, and imagination of billions of people across thousands of years. But without understanding the ancient world behind the text, it is easy to miss what these stories actually meant and why they still matter today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExodus Explained explores the historical setting, cultural background, and key themes that shape the second book of the Bible. Rather than simply retelling familiar stories, this study examines what the text meant to its earliest audiences - and what its message means for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you will discover the ancient Near Eastern world that Moses and the Israelites inhabited, why the plagues were directed at the gods of Egypt and not just Pharaoh, what the covenant at Sinai meant and how it changed everything, the themes of deliverance, identity, and obedience that run through every chapter, and how Exodus speaks directly to questions modern readers are still asking about freedom, justice, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to Bible study or have read Exodus many times, this guide will help you engage the text with fresh eyes and deeper understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Bible for Modern Life Series - accessible, historically grounded guides to every book of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Whitaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999718471\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ascent Press Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Samuel Whitaker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852815642879,"sku":"9798999718471","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/exodus-explained-samuel-whitaker-9798999718471","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}