Exodus Through the Centuries (Blackwell Bible Commentaries)
by Scott M. Langston
Category: Religion

This bible commentary looks at how Exodus has influenced and hasbeen influenced by history, religion, politics, the arts and otherforms of culture over the ages. A bible commentary tracing the reception history of Exodus fromOld Testament times, through the Patristic and Reformation periods,to the present day. Considers the ways in which Exodus has influenced and has beeninfluenced by history, religion, politics, the arts and other formsof culture in Jewish, Christian and secular settings. Looks at how Exodus has served as a tool of liberation andtyranny in a variety of settings. Shows how Exodus has been used to shape the identities ofindividuals and groups. Discusses the works of current and past poets, musicians,film-makers, authors and artists influenced by Exodus. Addresses uses of Exodus related to American and Europeanhistory such as the Glorious Revolution, colonialism, the AmericanRevolution, Civil War, Civil Rights Movement, African-Americans,and Native Americans, as well as uses by prominent and little-knownhistorical figures Considers the impact of the Ten Commandments and other laws, inlegal, political and religious contexts. The Blackwell Bible Commentary series is supported by a websiteat www.bbibcomm.net