The second book of the Pentateuch is called Exodus. This book tells how Jacob's family grew into a nation in Egypt. It tells how the Egyptians became afraid of God's people and made slaves of them. Exodus also reveals how God delivered His people from Egypt. Genesis recorded the beginning of God's chosen family through which the Savior would come into the world.
Exodus continues their history by showing how they actually grew from a family into a nation.
Moses is the chief character in the book of Exodus. He is also one of the greatest leaders who has ever lived. Moses is the human author of the book of Exodus. From ancient times the Jews have believed Moses wrote Exodus. It was written during the time Israel was in the desert.