Tag Archives: Book of Exodus

The Old Testament: Exodus III: The Forty-Year Caravan

Posted on February 19, 2013 by virgowriter

Most of my friends growing up were Jewish. From them I heard ample stories about lavish dinners and long days at Temple. I figured Christmas and Easter were better holidays, especially since in my house neither involved church or much … Continue reading →

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The Old Testament: Exodus II: Dealing with Pharaoh and Getting the Hell out of Egypt

Posted on February 17, 2013 by virgowriter

The famous Abbott and Costello routine, wherein the two comedians debate who is on first base, is amusing for a number of reasons.  One is that just when it seems some understanding has been reached, the conversation reverts to confusion. … Continue reading →

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The Bible’s Old Testament: Exodus I: A Narrative Worthy of a Film

Posted on February 15, 2013 by virgowriter

I’ve never seen Disney’s Prince of Egypt nor all of Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments, so I knew little about Exodus. I knew to expect the parting of the red sea at some point though—I’d been through the tour … Continue reading →

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