The Pertinence of Exodus: Philosophical Questions on the Contemporary Symbolism of the Biblical Story

In the context of the refugee crisis, following mainly the war in the Middle East and Africa, and the lack of terminology to meaningfully refer to the ongoing disasters, the present volume takes pains to provide us with the required terminology to approach the ongoing disaster of people losing their home and status – some for a better life, some for a worse. The volume starts with an introduction in which the symbolic of Exodus, of liberation, is discussed. Upon this background, the various contributors discuss the variations of Exodus in theology, literature, cinema, philosophy, legal system, theater, and music! The erudition and the compass of this study are remarkable as the enthusiasm with which the contributors treat the subject of Exodus from so many angels.

Prof. Dr. Alon Segev

Loyola University Chicago