Published: 2022-03-09

Exodus from Egypt as a manifestation of God’s mercy in Ex 15:1-21 – in the reinterpretation of Psalm 136

Krzysztof Kurzeja
Scriptura Sacra
Section: Hebrew Rhetoric
DOI https://doi.org/10.25167/ScrS/4705

Abstract

The context of the research was that on December 8, 2015, Pope Francis declared the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, also known as the Year of Mercy, in order for Christians to become "merciful like the Father." The purpose of the study became to show that God in the Old Testament is full of mercy, compassion and pity. Historical-critical methods and rhetorical analysis (Hebrew rhetoric) were applied. The results have been achieved: a scientific reflection on the Book of Exodus, its structure, authorship and the time of its composition has been made; an analysis of the "Song of Victory" (Exodus 15:1-21); Psalm 136 was examined and compared with the "Song of Victory". A conclusion was drawn: the exodus from Egypt was a work of God's mercy.

Keywords:

Exodus from Egypt, God’s mercy, Song of Victory, Great Hallel, redemption

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Kurzeja, K. (2022). Exodus from Egypt as a manifestation of God’s mercy in Ex 15:1-21 – in the reinterpretation of Psalm 136. Scriptura Sacra, (25), 15–68. https://doi.org/10.25167/ScrS/4705

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