THEO 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Burning Bush, Book Of Deuteronomy

• School: Saint Louis University
• Department: Theological Studies
• Course: THEO 1000
• Professor: Rosario

Document Summary

Such was the experience of the israelites in egypt. The experience and perspective of liberation are a central element in the. God is revealed in the works of god. Exodus is based on the historical experience of the israelites in the desert. The peoples experience is what judaism is founded upon. True worship is only given to god in a setting of freedom. Liberation reaches its full form in prayer to god. Recalls the poor and insignificant beginning of the. Cry out to god, who hears then and delivers them from their misery. In expressing their faith, the jewish people narrate the intervention of god in history. God"s action requires that the people put god"s commandments into practice. It requires a certain behavior in the today of their lives. Deuteronomy reminds use of the importance of our personal decision personal decision. God does not force a covenant on us. It is a gift, and requires a choice on our part.