The Pilgrimage Pattern in Exodus

Underlying Exodus in its priestly redaction is a pilgrimage. Smith''s new book starts by reviewing pilgrimage shrines, feasts and practices in ancient Israel. Next, it examines the two pilgrimage journeys in Exodus. In Exodus 1-15 Moses journeys to Mount Sinai, experiences God and receives his commission. In Exodus 16-40, Moses and the people together journey to Mount Sinai for the people''s exper...