HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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What is the significance of the “Exodus” in Jewish history?
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Jews were enslaved in Babylon.
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The Romans forced the Jews out of Jerusalem.
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Abraham left Mesopotamia and moved to Canaan.
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Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt and returned to the land of Canaan.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -It tells a story of Israelite enslavement and eventual departure from Egypt, revelations at biblical Mount Sinai, and wanderings in the wilderness up to the borders of Canaan. Its message is that the Israelites were delivered from slavery by Yahweh their god, and therefore belong to him by covenant.
Detailed explanation-2: -Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It is the festival of freedom that commemorates the dramatic escape of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt over 3000 years ago. They were led to freedom by Moses.
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