One of the central events of the Old Testament is the story of Moses, the salvation of the Jewish people from the power of the Egyptian pharaoh.Many skeptics looking for historical evidence of the events, as in the biblical presentation were many miracles on the road to the Promised Land.However, be that as it may, the story is quite entertaining and the story of the incredible release and resettlement of the whole nation.
Background and the birth of Moses
birth of the future prophet was initially shrouded in mystery.Practically the only source of information about Moses is the biblical writings as direct historical evidence does not exist, there is only indirect.In the year of the birth of the prophet ruling Pharaoh Ramses II ordered all newborn children to drown in the Nile, since, despite the hard work and the oppression of the Jews, they continued to be fruitful and multiply.Pharaoh was afraid that once they can be on the side of his enemies.
That is why Moses' mother first three months of hiding it from everyone.When this became impossible, she prosmolila basket, and put her baby.Together with the eldest daughter carried to the river and left Miriam to follow what happens next.
God was pleased to have met Moses and Ramses.History, as mentioned above, is silent about the details.Pharaoh's daughter picked up the basket and brought to the palace.According to another version (which is held by some historians) Moses belonged to the royal family and was the son of one of the Pharaoh's daughter.
Whatever it was, but the future turned out to be a prophet in the palace.Mary, who watched over who lifted the basket, offered as a nurse's own mother of Moses.So the son returned to the bosom of the family for a while.
life of the Prophet in the palace
After Moses a little older and no longer needed to nurse, his mother took the prophet of the future palace.There he lived for a long time, and was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter.Moses knew what he kind of knew that he was a Jew.Although he studied along with other children of the royal family, but not absorbed cruelty.
story of Moses in the Bible indicates that he did not worship the many gods of Egypt, and remained faithful to the beliefs of their ancestors.
Moses loved his people and every time suffered when he saw his anguish when he saw how ruthlessly exploited every Israeli.One day something happened that made the future of the prophet to flee from Egypt.Moses witnessed the brutal beating of one of his people.In a fit of rage the next prophet tore the whip from the hands of the overseer and killed him.Since no one has seen what he has done (as Moses thought), the body was just buried.
After a while, Moses realized that many people are already aware of what he did.Pharaoh orders to arrest and kill the son of his daughter.How to treat each other, Moses and Ramses, history is silent.Why did the murder of his supervisor decided to judge?You can take into account the different versions of events, however, most likely, it was crucial that Moses was not Egyptian.As a result of all this future prophet decides to run away from Egypt.
flight from Pharaoh, and the future life of Moses
According to the Biblical prophet of the future went to Midian.The subsequent history of Moses tells the story of his family life.He married the daughter of the priest Jethro, Zipporah.Living this life, he became a shepherd, learned to live in the desert.He has also appeared two sons.
Some sources claim that before marrying, Moses lived for some time with the Saracens, had a prominent position there.However, it should nevertheless bear in mind that the only source of the story of his life is the Bible, which, like all ancient writings over time has acquired a kind of allegorical touch.
phenomenon of divine revelation and the Lord's prophet
Whatever it was, but the biblical story of Moses tells us that it is in the land of Midian, where he was tending the flock, he was a revelation of the Lord.Future prophet at that time was eighty years old.At this age on his way he met the bramble bush, which was burning flames, but not burned.
At this point, Moses was instructed that he must save the people of Israel from the Egyptian authorities.The Lord commanded to return to Egypt and take his people to the promised land, freeing it from prolonged slavery.However, Almighty Father Moses warned of the difficulties in his way.For he was able to overcome them, he was given the ability to work wonders.Due to the fact that Moses was tongue-tied, to help him God commanded to take his brother Aaron.
Return of Moses in Egypt.Ten Plagues
story of Moses as a prophet of God's will, began on the day when he stood before Pharaoh, who reigned at the time in Egypt.It was another ruler, not the one from which at one time ran Moses.Of course, the demand to release the Israelites, Pharaoh refused, and even increased labor service for their slaves.
Moses and Ramses, whose history is more obscure than we'd like investigators seized in the confrontation.The Prophet did not accept the first defeat, he came to the governor several times and eventually said that fall in the land of Egypt the punishment of God.And so it happened.By the will of God it happened ten plagues that fell upon Egypt and its people.After each ruler called his magicians, but they have found the magic of Moses more skillful.After each disaster, Pharaoh agreed to let the people of Israel, but every time changed his mind.Only after the tenth Jewish slaves became free.
Of course, the story of Moses is not over.Prophet still coming years traveling, as well as a clash with fellow disbelief until they got to the Promised Land.
establishment Passover and the exodus from Egypt
Before the last execution that befell the people of Egypt, Moses warned the people of Israel about it.It was the killing of the firstborn in every family.However, the Israelis warned anoint my door with blood lamb no older than one year, and the car passed them.
That night was the first celebration of Easter.The story of Moses from the Bible talks about the rituals that preceded it.To stab a lamb had to be baked whole.Then eat standing up, gathered the whole family.After this event, the people of Israel left the land of Egypt.Pharaoh in fear even asked to do more, seeing what had happened during the night.
From the first dawn came the fugitives.Emblem of the will of God was a pillar of that night was a fiery and cloudy day.It is believed that this Easter with time evolved into the one we know now.The liberation of the Jewish people from slavery to symbolize just that.
Another miracle that happened almost immediately after coming out of Egypt, was the crossing of the Red Sea.At the behest of the Lord parted the water and formed the land on which Israel and moved to the other side.Pharaoh, who pursued them, and decided to follow the bottom of the sea.However, Moses and his people were already on the other side, and the waters of the sea closed again.So Pharaoh died.
Testaments that Moses received on Mount Sinai
next stopping point of the Jewish people was the mountain of Moses.The history of the Bible tells us that in this way the fugitives saw many miracles (manna appearing spring water sources) and strengthened in their faith.In the end, after a three-month journey Israel came to Mount Sinai.
Leaving people at its foot, Moses himself climbed to the top of the teachings of the Lord.There is a dialogue between the Universal Father and his prophet.As a result, it had received the Ten Commandments, which were fundamental to the people of Israel, which became the basis of the legislation.They also received the commandments, which covered civil and religious life.All this was written in the book of the covenant.
forty-year journey through the wilderness of the people of Israel
Near Mount Sinai the Jewish people stood for about a year.Then he was given the sign of the Lord, that it is necessary to go further.The story of Moses as a prophet continued.He then carried the burden of a mediator between his people and the Lord.For forty years they wandered in the desert, sometimes for a long time lived in places where conditions were more favorable.Israel gradually became zealous executors of those covenants which the Lord gave them.
course, there were indignation.Not everyone is happy with such a long journey.However, as evidenced by the story of Moses from the Bible, the people of Israel yet reached the Promised Land.However, the prophet and did not reach her.Moses had a revelation that will lead them on a different leader.He rested in the 120 year of life, but no one knew where it happened, as his death was a mystery.
historical facts, confirming biblical events
Moses, whose life story is known to us only from the biblical stories, is a significant figure.However, if there is official data that confirm his existence as a historical figure?Some believe this is only a beautiful legend that was invented.
However, some historians are inclined to believe that Moses - a historical figure.This is evidenced by some of the information contained in the biblical story (slaves in Egypt, the birth of Moses).Thus, we can say that this is not a fictional story, and all these miracles really happened in those days.
It should be noted that to date, this event is displayed more than once in the film, and also created cartoons.They talked about heroes such as Moses and Ramses, whose history is described in the Bible a little.Special attention is paid to the cinema miracles that occurred during their trip.Whatever it was, but all of these movies and cartoons to educate the younger generation instill morals and morality.They are also useful for adults, especially those who have lost faith in miracles.
