Who was Moses, really?

From Hebrew slave to Egyptian prince to God's chosen deliverer, Moses' story is one of the most extraordinary in all of Scripture. In this book, learn how Moses finds his true identity face-to-face with God himself.

Through the exploration of the biblical, historical, social, and cultural contexts, biblical scholar J. Daniel Hays offers a biographical account of the life of Moses, illuminating the person that God befriended and empowered for liberation of his people.

Drawing from material in Exodus through Deuteronomy and rich ancient Egyptian historical background, this book brings Moses to life as a real person who lived, breathed, worked, ached, slept, rejoiced, wept, and prayed as we all do. Through Hays's careful analysis of historical, cultural, and literary contexts, you will discover fresh perspectives on Moses' extraordinary journey of discovering who he really is.

In this book, you'll find:

• A comprehensive character study spanning Moses' entire life, looking at his identities of royal Egyptian, fugitive, family man, friend of God, and more
• Insights from the best scholarship on Moses and his place in the biblical story
• Fresh biblical insights examining familiar passages through new lenses
• Informed speculation on Moses' inner life, emotions, and spiritual development grounded in biblical and historical evidence

What kind of education did Moses receive in Pharaoh's court? How did he understand his dual identity as both Hebrew and Egyptian? What was he thinking and feeling during his most pivotal moments? What was it like for him to speak directly with God? How do his experiences speak to Christians today?

Explore these questions and more with Moses. For readers who want more than a surface reading of Moses' story, this book offers a scholarly yet accessible portrait of a man whose struggles, identity, and friendship with God offer wisdom for believers today.

About the Series

The Biblical Biographies series, edited by J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall, provides dramatic biographies of some of the most colorful and influential people in the Bible. Building on the biblical text, these biographies offer insights from the best scholarship related to the historical, cultural, and literary backgrounds of the characters and their stories. With this context, these characters come alive as readers experience familiar stories in fresh ways that are biblically grounded, culturally informed, and historically sound.