Exodus and Revolution (Revised)

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The noted political philosopher offers a moving meditation on the political meanings of the biblical story of Exodus — from oppression to deliverance and the promised land.

“A rewarding book — elegantly written, subtly argued, full of stimulating suggestions”. — John Gross, New York Times

“An important book. . . . Walzer shows the real power of the Exodus story as a political document an convincingly demonstrate how it has shaped later thinking about revolutionary alternatives”. — Robert Alter, Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley