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Moses in Egypt

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I would not recommend this book at all. While it is written in exciting, page-turning fashion, it grossly distorts the story of Moses from the Bible so much that it's pure sensationalism. I am very much a fan of historical fiction, and I realize that when we don't know the full facts of a historical figure's life we need to make them up. Authors do this within reason by deciphering clues of the person's life to determine what could have happened.

The problem is, this book not only goes far beyond reason in making up the details of Moses' life missing from the Bible, but it also completely skews what facts we do know.

FACT: We can only surmise that Ramses was the Pharoah during Moses' adulthood. We're not sure.

THIS BOOK: Moses and Ramses grow up together as brothers and best friends. They get into all kinds of mischief together. Both are painted as immature, misbehaving youth. They are naughty.

FACT: Moses intentionally killed the Egyptian slavedriver and buried him in the sand.

THIS BOOK: In a very dramatic attempt to rescue an old Hebrew man being beaten by the slavedriver, the Egyptian *accidentally* falls to his death. Moses narrowly escapes death himself and is saved at the last minute by grasping for the old man.

FACT: Moses meets his wife, a Midianite, at the well. This happens after he leaves the pharoah's kingdom.

THIS BOOK: During a banquet while Moses is being raised as the pharoah's son, a Midianite woman who has been kidnapped by the Egyptians is brought in as a "gift" for Ramses. In an incredibly sexist and disgusting chapter, she is dismissed by Ramses because she is too spunky in fighting for her freedom, so he "gives" her to Moses. She is taken to Moses' chambers. Moses heads back to his chambers to do who knows what with her as the book insinuates (the book uses words I wouldn't want a child to read, such as describing her voluptuous body). By the time he gets there she has escaped by tying up a servant in her place. Later, Moses sees this same Midianite woman at the well, and only later does he meet her again at the well for the story we read about in the Bible.

This book is basically the printed version of the animated movie "Prince of Egypt." For some reason I think we understand that what we see on TV is sensationalized so that we'll watch it, but I found it truly disgusting to read such misinformation in print.

This was a powerful, in-depth version of Moses and his leading the people of Israel out of enslavement to the Egyptians. It is well written for kids aged 12 and up.

I loved the movie 'The price of Egypt'. As I am a Jew, this book has a special meaning to me. I love this book and I recomend it to everyone.

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I READ IT OVER AND OVER AND OVER. IT IS SO GOOD! I RECOMEND YOU BUY IT NOW! IT REALLY MOVES YOU. AT FIRST WHEN I BOUGHT IT, I WOULD TAKE IT TO SCHOOL AND WOULD GET IN TROUBLE BECAUSE I WOULLD NOT STOP READING IT WHEN WE WERE SUPPOSED TO DO SOMETHING ELSE!! I LOVE IT. LYNNE REID BANKS HAS DONE SO WELL WITH IT!!!!!! I LOVE HER FOR THAT. WELL PLEASE BUY IT! AND REVIEW IT AFTER YOU BUY IT SO OTHERS WILL KNOW HOW *GREAT* IT IS! THANK YOU SARA YOK

This fast-paced YA novel provides easy and entertaining reading for kids of all ages, with its insightful blend of scriptural accounts and a modern animated movie. Although the dialogue and many plot details are fictionalized, Lynn Reid Banks clearly reiterates a Biblical theme: that of God's love for His people, His faithfulness to His promises of mercy and protection for those who serve him above all others, and His insistence on absolute and willing obedience.

Ramses, raised with Moses as his younger brother, rules Egypt as
the great Pharaoh at the time of the (unnamed) Exodus of the Hebrew slaves. After generations of burden and misery the Hebrews have accepted
Moses--former shepherd and former royal prince--to lead them out of their hateful bondage. Even mighty Pharaoh learns to his horror the futility of resisting the will of the one, true Godof Isreal. Moses is aided in this monumental task by the loyalty of his wife, Tziporrah, his brother, Aaron, and his musical sister, Miriam. She it was who never faltered in her simple faith and firm belief that God would rescue them all. For it was Miriam who first realized that God had saved Moses's basket in the Nile as part of a mighty plan--that Moses would ultimately save an entire nation. The story relates God's steadfast purpose and how He uses chosen individuals to achieve it.

Moses in Egypt was an extremely good book that was also very inspiring. It inspired me to be more brave and to stand up to my rivals no matter what. It is an example of very unique writing that could be for children or adults. GOOD BOOK

this is a great book, but i think you will want to read the book before you watch the movie, the prince of egypt. but if you have already watched the movie like me you will still enjoy the book alot. this book was inspired by the prince of egypt and the book of exodus. i know you will love this book as much as me.