The book starts with what it calls a Birds Eye view of the second of the Bible which is a gentle way to understanding where God’s people are at this time. There is a good debate about when the book of Exodus was written and how it fits with the wider culture of what we know of the time. The usual care is taken looking at verse by verse even referring back to the original language when it helps debate the nuances of the scripture. The author doesn’t shy away from putting up the strings of the themes that run through the Bible which are rooted in Exodus. The tale of Moses and the people of Yahweh are put in context of the journey with them fleeing for safety wondering in the desert and hoping one day to find their home. The emotions of the people obedient to God is tenderly exposed and the violence touched on as part of the story of the victors. Another great look at the Word of God.