Exodus recounts Israel’s liberation from Egyptian slavery under Moses, including the Ten Plagues and the parting of the Red Sea, and the giving of the Law (Ten Commandments) at Mount Sinai.

Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses, though scholars believe the book was compiled from various traditions, with final form likely in the exilic or post-exilic period.

Date Written: Final composition likely in the 6th–5th century BCE (during Babylonian exile/Persian period).

Context: Exodus serves as Israel’s foundational narrative of God’s deliverance and covenant. Its redaction during the exile would have underscored Israel’s identity and covenant obligations in a foreign land.