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'''Moses''' is a | = Moses = | ||
[[File:Rembrandt_-_Moses_with_the_Ten_Commandments_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg|thumb|right|Moses with the Ten Commandments by Rembrandt]] | |||
'''Moses''' is a prophet in the [[Abrahamic religions]], most notably in [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], and [[Islam]]. He is a central figure in the [[Torah]], where he is described as the leader who delivered the [[Israelites]] from [[slavery]] in [[Egypt]] and received the [[Ten Commandments]] from [[God]] on [[Mount Sinai]]. | |||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
Moses was born in | [[File:Ms._33_(88.MP.70)_Moses_Killing_an_Egyptian_cropping.jpg|thumb|left|Moses killing an Egyptian]] | ||
Moses was born in a time when the [[Pharaoh]] of Egypt had ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed. His mother placed him in a basket and set it afloat on the [[Nile River]], where he was found and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter. Raised in the Egyptian court, Moses later fled to [[Midian]] after killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. | |||
== | == The Burning Bush == | ||
While in Midian, Moses encountered [[God]] in the form of a burning bush on [[Mount Horeb]]. God commanded him to return to Egypt and lead the Israelites to freedom. Despite his initial reluctance, Moses accepted the mission. | |||
== | == The Exodus == | ||
[[File:SyriacBibleParisFolio8rrMosesBeforePharaoh.jpg|thumb|right|Moses before Pharaoh]] | |||
Moses returned to Egypt and demanded the release of the Israelites from Pharaoh. After a series of [[plagues]] afflicted Egypt, Pharaoh relented, and Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt in an event known as the [[Exodus]]. | |||
== | == The Ten Commandments == | ||
Moses | [[File:Guido_Reni_-_Moses_with_the_Tables_of_the_Law_-_WGA19289.jpg|thumb|left|Moses with the Tables of the Law by Guido Reni]] | ||
After the Exodus, Moses led the Israelites to [[Mount Sinai]], where he received the Ten Commandments from God. These commandments formed the basis of the [[covenant]] between God and the Israelites. | |||
== | == The Wilderness Years == | ||
Moses | The Israelites wandered in the [[desert]] for forty years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. During this time, Moses served as their leader, mediator, and lawgiver, guiding them through various challenges. | ||
== | == Death and Legacy == | ||
* [[ | [[File:Moses_Dura_Europos.jpg|thumb|right|Moses depicted in the Dura-Europos synagogue]] | ||
Moses died on [[Mount Nebo]], within sight of the [[Promised Land]], which he was not permitted to enter. His legacy as a prophet, leader, and lawgiver has had a profound impact on the Abrahamic religions and world history. | |||
== Artistic Depictions == | |||
[[File:Moses_-_Alta-Tadema.jpg|thumb|left|Moses by Lawrence Alma-Tadema]] | |||
Moses has been a popular subject in art, depicted in various forms from ancient times to the present. Artists have portrayed him in scenes such as receiving the Ten Commandments, leading the Israelites, and performing miracles. | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Exodus]] | |||
* [[Ten Commandments]] | * [[Ten Commandments]] | ||
* [[Mount Sinai]] | * [[Mount Sinai]] | ||
* [[Pharaoh]] | |||
* [[Abrahamic religions]] | |||
[[Category:Prophets | [[Category:Prophets in Judaism]] | ||
[[Category:Prophets in Christianity]] | [[Category:Prophets in Christianity]] | ||
[[Category:Prophets in Islam]] | [[Category:Prophets in Islam]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Exodus]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:11, 21 February 2025
Moses[edit]
Moses is a prophet in the Abrahamic religions, most notably in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He is a central figure in the Torah, where he is described as the leader who delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.
Early Life[edit]
_Moses_Killing_an_Egyptian_cropping.jpg)
Moses was born in a time when the Pharaoh of Egypt had ordered all newborn Hebrew boys to be killed. His mother placed him in a basket and set it afloat on the Nile River, where he was found and adopted by the Pharaoh's daughter. Raised in the Egyptian court, Moses later fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave.
The Burning Bush[edit]
While in Midian, Moses encountered God in the form of a burning bush on Mount Horeb. God commanded him to return to Egypt and lead the Israelites to freedom. Despite his initial reluctance, Moses accepted the mission.
The Exodus[edit]
Moses returned to Egypt and demanded the release of the Israelites from Pharaoh. After a series of plagues afflicted Egypt, Pharaoh relented, and Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt in an event known as the Exodus.
The Ten Commandments[edit]
After the Exodus, Moses led the Israelites to Mount Sinai, where he received the Ten Commandments from God. These commandments formed the basis of the covenant between God and the Israelites.
The Wilderness Years[edit]
The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years due to their disobedience and lack of faith. During this time, Moses served as their leader, mediator, and lawgiver, guiding them through various challenges.
Death and Legacy[edit]
Moses died on Mount Nebo, within sight of the Promised Land, which he was not permitted to enter. His legacy as a prophet, leader, and lawgiver has had a profound impact on the Abrahamic religions and world history.
Artistic Depictions[edit]
Moses has been a popular subject in art, depicted in various forms from ancient times to the present. Artists have portrayed him in scenes such as receiving the Ten Commandments, leading the Israelites, and performing miracles.
