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Orson Scott Card interprets the life of Moses, charting his passage from Egyptian royalty to the pastoral life of Israel, and finally to the freedom of the Exodus. The book illuminates the perspectives of those close to Moses—his brother Aaron, his sister Miriam, the women who cared for him, and his wife—offering a glimpse into the personal and historical forces that shaped a pivotal biblical figure.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: Orson Scott Card
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