Rembrandt, “Moses Smashing the Tablets of the Law” (1659). Public domain.
Old Testament
Moses
13th century BC, Egypt → Sinai → the wilderness
Drawn out of the water, raised in Pharaoh’s house, called from the burning bush. Led the Exodus. Received the Law at Sinai. Spoke with God face to face. Did not enter the land.
On their voice
Stutters. Aaron speaks for him sometimes. Meek but not soft. Carries the cleft of the rock where he saw God’s back.
