The Book Of Exodus
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is considered to be an epic poem as by
definition. An epic poem as defined by Funk and Wagnalls is a poem
celebrating in stately, formal verse the achievements of heroes, gods, and
demigods (426). as well as the entire Bible was written
in the form of an epic poem. Major characteristics of epi ....
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a divine purpose in life. Moses was on a “mission from god” so to speak to
deliver his people from bondage. His mission was similar to those of other
typical epics. It was of course a very dangerous and exhausting journey
that lasted a very long time. There were many obstacles to overcome as
well as internal affairs among the Hebrews.
Moses was born a Hebrew but was raised as the prince of Egypt.
Just like Odysseus, Moses was a man of nobility. Moses did not know he was
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