Was Exodus an Unsuccessful Attempt at Liberation?

March 30, 2021 00:05:04
Was Exodus an Unsuccessful Attempt at Liberation?
The Jewish Perspective
Was Exodus an Unsuccessful Attempt at Liberation?

Mar 30 2021 | 00:05:04

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Show Notes

After G-d frees Jews from Egyptian slavery He tells them that since He liberated them, now they have to be His slaves. It is like a gangster who defeats a rival mafia group and tells their captives: "I am liberating you! But since I was the one who freed you, now you are my slaves." What kind of freedom is this?

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