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'''Moses''' is a [[Bible|Biblical]] figure, a leader of the ancient [[Israel]]ites, and lawgiver. Son of [[Jochebed]] and [[Amram]], he is most well-known for leading the Israelites' departure from [[Egypt]]ian enslavement, as chronicled in the Book of [[Exodus]]. He also received the [[Ten Commandments]] as well as other Biblical laws from God. Moses is traditionally held to be the author of the [[Torah]], the first five books in the Old Testament. | '''Moses''' is a [[Bible|Biblical]] figure, a leader of the ancient [[Israel]]ites, and lawgiver. Son of [[Jochebed]] and [[Amram]], he is most well-known for leading the Israelites' departure from [[Egypt]]ian enslavement, as chronicled in the Book of [[Exodus]]. He also received the [[Ten Commandments]] as well as other Biblical laws from God. Moses is traditionally held to be the author of the [[Torah]], the first five books in the Old Testament. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:04, 27 December 2008
Moses is a Biblical figure, a leader of the ancient Israelites, and lawgiver. Son of Jochebed and Amram, he is most well-known for leading the Israelites' departure from Egyptian enslavement, as chronicled in the Book of Exodus. He also received the Ten Commandments as well as other Biblical laws from God. Moses is traditionally held to be the author of the Torah, the first five books in the Old Testament.