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Exodus Passover Research Paper
Tanya Grissett
Professor Michael M. Simone
Christian Spiritual Vision
Passover

In Exodus Passover commemorates the freedom of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Joseph, who was the son of Jacob, was kept by blessed by God and maintained in his grace after being sold into slavery in Egypt. God placed Joseph into a high position that was second in command of Pharaoh. Time passed by, Joseph relocated his family to Egypt to protect them. Over the years there were so many Jews in Egypt that the new Pharaoh was fearful of their power. To retain control, he turned them into slaves, oppressing them with harsh labor and cruel treatment. God used Moses to rescue his people. At the time of Moses birth, Pharaoh had ordered the death of all

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