Shemot-Exodus

Shemot-Exodus: A Historical and Critical Commentary of the Old Testament is a book written by M. M. Kalisch and first published in 1855. It is a comprehensive examination of the second book of the Hebrew Bible, Exodus, which tells the story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land. The book is divided into two parts: the first part provides historical and contextual background to the events described in Exodus, including the political and social conditions of ancient Egypt and the religious beliefs and practices of the Israelites. The second part offers a verse-by-verse commentary on the text of Exodus, analyzing its literary style, structure, and theological themes.Kalisch's commentary is based on a critical examination of the Hebrew text and draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Near Eastern literature, rabbinic commentaries, and modern scholarship. He offers insights into the meaning and significance of Exodus for both its original audience and contemporary readers.Overall, Shemot-Exodus: A Historical and Critical Commentary of the Old Testament is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the rich and complex world of the Hebrew Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.