[This Introduction is from Pentateuch & Haftorahs, ed. Dr. J.H. Hertz, a publication of the Soncino Press. Reformatted for post.] NAME.  The Second Book of Moses was originally called ‘the Book of the Going out of Egypt.’ At an early date, however, it came to be known as ve-eleh shemoth from its opening phrase, ‘ And these are […]

[This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled,  Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny,  written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.] ————————   The perception that represents what is perceived in a way different from the way it is in reality is called an ‘illusion’.   Illusions are […]

 [This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled,  Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny,  written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.]   ——————-   Dramatic Ironies The contradiction between what one of the characters believes to be true and what the action or plot shows to […]

  [This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled,  Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny,  written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.]   ————————     Responsibility is the state of being accountable, the duty or liability to render satisfaction to that which is expected.  Contextually, it […]

[This article is part of a doctoral dissertation entitled,  Dramatic Ironies and Illusions in the Book of Exodus: A Profile of a Nation’s Identity, Responsibility, and Destiny,  written by Sinaite ELZ@SK6.]   ————————-   Destiny is the purpose or end to which anything is appointed. The destiny of the nation of Israel is examined on God’s […]