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== Authorship and writing ==
According to Hebrew and Christian tradition, Moses is the author of Exodus. This is the teaching of [[Christ]] (Mk 1:44), of His disciples (Jn 1:45) and affirmed through the book itself (17:14).; Moses followed God's instructions and "Then Moses wrote all the words of the LORD" (24:4)
== Major Theme ==
: God's covenant with Israel and the judgement of her oppressors.
God reveals Himself and His name "YAHWEH," meaning "I AM the Existing One."
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== Background ==
God brings about a series of miracles to release His people from slavery in Egypt. The nation of Egypt was judged by God for its treatment of the Hebrews and its rejection of Him as the One True God. The forty years of wandering in the wilderness is the consequence of Israel's sins, as well as a necessary time of preparation to inherit the promised land as a people set apart for God.
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4 Outline
4.1 By Content