Moses Since then no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. He had no equal in all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and against all his land, and for the might and the terrifying power that Moses exhibited in the sight of all Israel. Since then no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. He had no equal in all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and against all his land, and for the might and the terrifying power that Moses exhibited in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12

Persian Moses-Islam

Moses with the Law – (1818) – Moritz Oppenheim S. Wiener Family, London /moses.html

“The Adoration of the Golden Calf” – Nicolas Poussin (1633-4)

The Death of Moses 1851 by Alexandre Cabanel

Moses by Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni located in the basilica of St. Peter in Chains, Rome, Italy

Moses with the Tables of the Law, Rembrandt, 1659.

" Finding of Moses" - He Qi, artist

Moses and the Burning Bush By William Blake

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Moses’ World

Royal Egyptians: Moses would have dressed like a royal Egyptian Egyptian Wig

Israelites in Egypt

Moses is from the tribe of Levi Parents: Amram and Jochebed Sister: Miriam, helps lead the people Brother: Aaron, He does the talking for Moses Moses was adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter

Pharaoh had ordered all baby Israelite boys to be killed. The Israelites had grown numerous The Israelites had grown numerous Pharaoh was scared that the Israelites would join Egypt’s enemies and fight against Egypt. Pharaoh was scared that the Israelites would join Egypt’s enemies and fight against Egypt. Pharaoh first asked the midwives to kill baby boys being born to Israelite women. The midwives refuse to do this. Pharaoh first asked the midwives to kill baby boys being born to Israelite women. The midwives refuse to do this. Pharaoh next orders that all male babies be thrown into the river. Pharaoh next orders that all male babies be thrown into the river. Moses’ mother does not want Moses to be killed. Moses’ mother does not want Moses to be killed.

Papyrus Reeds in the Nile River. Moses’ reed basket was placed in reeds such as these.

Moses in Midian After leaving Egypt----- Moses goes to a land called Midian. Father-in-Law: Jethro, high priest of Midian (also called Reuel) Wife: Zipporah, a daughter of Jethro Son: Gershom

Moses’ Early Life Moses was given up by his mother because Pharaoh had ordered all male babies killed Moses was given up by his mother because Pharaoh had ordered all male babies killed Moses’ mother Jochebed is given the job to nurse Moses until he is old enough to come to the palace. Moses’ mother Jochebed is given the job to nurse Moses until he is old enough to come to the palace. Moses is adopted and raised by the daughter of Pharaoh Moses is adopted and raised by the daughter of Pharaoh Moses kills an Egyptian and flees for his life to the land of Midian Moses kills an Egyptian and flees for his life to the land of Midian Moses helps the daughters of Jethro and is given one of Jethro’s daughter as a wife Moses helps the daughters of Jethro and is given one of Jethro’s daughter as a wife Moses chooses and marries Zipporah (Jethro’s daughter) and becomes a shepherd Moses chooses and marries Zipporah (Jethro’s daughter) and becomes a shepherd

Mt. Sinai Mt. Sinai Also known Also known as Mt. Horeb as Mt. Horeb It is here Moses It is here Moses sees the burning bush sees the burning bush while he is watching his flock. while he is watching his flock.

Mt. Horeb / Mt. Sinai Known as the Mountain of God Known as the Mountain of God Moses has a Theophany here: The Burning Bush Moses has a Theophany here: The Burning Bush A Theophany refers to an event A Theophany refers to an event where God makes God’s presence where God makes God’s presence known. known.

St. Catherine's Monastery, Sinai St. Catherine's Monastery, Sinai Quick Facts Names:St. Catherine's Monastery; Monastery of the Transfiguration; Mount Sinai; Jebel Musa; Mount Moses; Mount Horeb Type of site: Biblical site; Christian monastery; Orthodox site; World Heritage site Dates:First buildings from 4th century; most built s under Justinian Architecture:Byzantine with some Crusader and other later additions Website: y.com/ Biblical siteChristian monastery Orthodox siteWorld Heritage sitehttp:// y.com/ From: destinations.com/egypt/sinai- st-ca... destinations.com/egypt/sinai- st-ca...

Yahweh: The name of God given to Moses Called the Tetragrammaton Called the Tetragrammaton The Hebrew is translated YHWH. At one time it was pronounce Jehovah. The Hebrew is translated YHWH. At one time it was pronounce Jehovah. It is the name of God given to Moses at the burning bush It is the name of God given to Moses at the burning bush In scripture it is usually replaced with Adoni, meaning “My Lord” In scripture it is usually replaced with Adoni, meaning “My Lord” Translated as “I AM WHO AM” Translated as “I AM WHO AM”

Moses Goes Back to Egypt God tells Moses to tell Pharaoh to “Let My People Go!” God tells Moses to tell Pharaoh to “Let My People Go!” Moses is reluctant because he has difficulty speaking (Possibly he stutters.) Moses is reluctant because he has difficulty speaking (Possibly he stutters.) Aaron helps Moses by speaking for him Aaron helps Moses by speaking for him According to the Bible Moses is 80 years old when he returns to Egypt. According to the Bible Moses is 80 years old when he returns to Egypt. Moses tells Pharaoh to release the people but Pharaoh refuses Moses tells Pharaoh to release the people but Pharaoh refuses Moses unleashes the 10 plagues against Egypt Moses unleashes the 10 plagues against Egypt

10 Plagues Egypt sees the kingdom being protected by Egypt’s gods. Egypt sees the kingdom being protected by Egypt’s gods. Egypt has many gods. They each control a different aspect of Egypt Egypt has many gods. They each control a different aspect of Egypt With the plagues Yahweh defeats the gods of Egypt With the plagues Yahweh defeats the gods of Egypt

Passover Last of the 10 plagues Last of the 10 plagues Death of the First-born Death of the First-born The Israelites must kill a lamb and use the blood of the lamb on their door The Israelites must kill a lamb and use the blood of the lamb on their door They must eat a special meal They must eat a special meal called the Seder Supper called the Seder Supper They must eat unleavened bread They must eat unleavened bread jpg

The Exodus Exodus 12:37 says there were about 600,000 men plus women, children and others. Exodus 12:37 says there were about 600,000 men plus women, children and others. This would put estimates of the number of people into the 1 to 2 million range This would put estimates of the number of people into the 1 to 2 million range How fast could 2 million people walk? How fast could 2 million people walk?

Red Sea or Sea of Reeds? The Israelites actually crossed an area called the Sea of Reeds. It was a marshy area covered with water. The ground was muddy and chariot wheels could easily stick there. Red Sea Sea of Reeds

Moses Giver of Law

Covenant: The most sincere type of promise A covenant promise is made between people and God. A covenant promise is made between people and God.

Covenant of Sinai Most sacred of all covenants in the Hebrew Scriptures Most sacred of all covenants in the Hebrew Scriptures Made between God and all Israelites present at Sinai and all future generations of Israelites Made between God and all Israelites present at Sinai and all future generations of Israelites Yahweh gives Moses the 10 Commandments and the people promise to follow God’s laws Yahweh gives Moses the 10 Commandments and the people promise to follow God’s laws The Covenant is sealed by The Covenant is sealed by sprinkling the people with sprinkling the people with blood blood Blood is sacred and Blood is sacred and represents “Life represents “Life

Ten Commandments Laws 1-3 are our relationship to God Laws 1-3 are our relationship to God Laws 4-10 are our relationship to others Laws 4-10 are our relationship to others

Catholic Ten Commandments 1. I am the Lord your God; You shall not have strange gods before me. 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord‘s Day. 4. Honor your father and your mother. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.

What is a Mitzvot? Mitzvah; Mitzvot: (lit. “commandment”); one of the Torah’s 613 Divine commandments; a good deed or religious precept; Mitzvah; Mitzvot: (lit. “commandment”); one of the Torah’s 613 Divine commandments; a good deed or religious precept;

613 Mitzvot A list of 613 commandments listed in the Torah A list of 613 commandments listed in the Torah Jews believe that all of these laws were given to Moses at Mt. Sinai Jews believe that all of these laws were given to Moses at Mt. Sinai The 10 Commandments or Decalogue are the categories under which all of the Mitzvot can be placed The 10 Commandments or Decalogue are the categories under which all of the Mitzvot can be placed

Some Mitzvot Not to consult ovoth (ghosts) Not to consult ovoth (ghosts) Not to tattoo the body like the idolaters Not to tattoo the body like the idolaters Not to demand from a poor man repayment of his debt, when the creditor knows that he cannot pay, nor press him Not to demand from a poor man repayment of his debt, when the creditor knows that he cannot pay, nor press him Not to leave something that might cause hurt Not to leave something that might cause hurt Not to curse a father or mother Not to curse a father or mother Not to cherish hatred in one's heart Not to cherish hatred in one's heart

Ark of the Covenant The Ark of the Covenant was a special box used to carry the tablets of the Covenant made at Sinai between God and all Jewish people. (the 10 Commandments and the books of the Pentaeuch) The Ark was carried in front of the people as they wandered the wilderness. It was also carried in front of the troops in battle.

The Ark was kept in a special tent. It was kept in a special area called the Holy of Holies.

Israelites wander the Wilderness Spies led by Joshua tell the Israelites that they are not strong enough to take the Promised Land from people already living there. Spies led by Joshua tell the Israelites that they are not strong enough to take the Promised Land from people already living there. Because the Israelites did not trust God to protect them and didn’t enter the Promised, God punished the Israelites. Because the Israelites did not trust God to protect them and didn’t enter the Promised, God punished the Israelites. The Israelites must wander the desert fo 40 years. The Israelites must wander the desert fo 40 years.

God Provides Everyday God sends manna to the Israelites. Everyday God sends manna to the Israelites. God provides water from rocks for the people to drink God provides water from rocks for the people to drink God provides quail for the people to eat when they complain of just eating manna God provides quail for the people to eat when they complain of just eating manna

Death of Moses Moses does not get to go into the Promised Land Moses does not get to go into the Promised Land Joshua is chosen by Moses Joshua is chosen by Moses to lead the people into to lead the people into Canaan Canaan Moses dies on the top of Moses dies on the top of Mt. Nebo while gazing at Mt. Nebo while gazing at Canaan Canaan According to tradition God According to tradition God descended on to the mountain descended on to the mountain and took Moses’ soul to heaven. and took Moses’ soul to heaven.