Moses and the Exodus

by J. Paterson Smyth

This book, part of a series, is intended for teachers and parents who want to teach their children about the lessons of the Bible. The focus of this volume is the story of the Exodus from Egypt and the actions of Moses. It includes passages from the Bible, along with helpful commentaries on them and notes on the historical contexts of the events that they describe. The commentaries in this volume begin with the first chapter of the book of Exodus, picking up where Genesis left off. It then explores Moses's full life, concluding with his passing.

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1911

Reviews

[Two Hearts Homeschool · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not take to the author’s choppy style - like he has dashed off thoughts as they popped into his head, but more than that this book is blatantly anti-Catholic. The section on the disciples and the Blessed Virgin Mary waiting in the Upper Room after the Ascension tells us to take note how Mary was just a “simple disciple” - “not called by any grand names such as Queen of Heaven or Refuge of Sinners” - and exhorts the teacher to “emphasize this aspect in Roman Catholic districts”. As an Anglican convert, I find this very dishonest, and will not be using any books by Paterson-Smyth in the future.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and think it would be a helpful resource for homeschoolers (or those leading Sunday school). The theology was a bit off in parts (I’m Lutheran for reference) - specifically surrounding the Lord’s Super. However something that can be easily adjusted to fit your family when this topic comes up. Looking forward to reading more in this series!