Paradigms and Strategies for religious education in the Book of Exodus

Resumen

The second book of the Bible is part of the Pentateuch, known in Hebrew literature as Torah (cf. Ezra 7:6). This last word conveys the meaning of instruction, with a possible “connection with ??? in the sense of stretching out the finger, or the hand, to point out a route”. The Law would be taught to the people and, as Ezra records, he had disposed his heart to inquire into the Law, obey it and teach it (7:10). Thus, its didactic purpose is evident from the nomenclature used to designate these first five books of the Bible. In this pedagogical context, in what way is Exodus important?