Study On Moses As A National Leader In The Pentateuch

The Pentateuch is the first five books of Holy Bible which is believed to have been compiled by Moses.In these five books,there is a remarkable figure,namely Moses,the national leader.Moses is a liberator of Israel people.He is mainly characterized by loneliness,bravery,and devotion.This thesis seeks to analyze Moses as a national leader in the Pentateuch.The main research methods of the thesis are document research and close reading.It is composed of three chapters,besides Introduction and Conclusion.Chapter One studies the tragicomic hero.Moses is unique.He is both potent and lonely.This chapter reveals Moses' paradoxical character and good quality.The fact that he fails to enter Canaan vividly reflects the original sin.According to scientific Marxism,one big disadvantage of his is to neglect people's benefit—based relationship.Chapter Two analyzes Moses as an audacious conductor.With a strong desire to serve Israel people,he acts bravely.Moses' words can be analyzed from three aspects: doughty dialogues with Pharaoh,arguments with YHWH,speaking for Israel people.Chapter Three probes into the fundamental quality of Moses—sacrificial or dedicated spirit.He is thoughtful when dealing with national affairs.He devotes time and energy to serving Israel people and does correct appointments.The fact that Moses appoints chiefs of tens,fifties and so on shows his excellent leadership.Moses who is pure and simple has made enormous contribution to Israel.Given Moses' good performances,Israel people consider him as the greatest prophet.Moses is a good leader.Although the Jewish is even more uncompromising,forbidding,Moses leads the nation into freedom and welfare.Moses' deeds make his people active.His contribution is helpful to the development of politics.The political rules enable Israel people to live better.His action reflects heroism which shall be carried forward.This is positive aspect.At the same time,we shall keep a critical eye on him.In accordance with Marxism the hero is just the representative of the people.Definitely Moses can't be a hero without the existence of Israel people.The key to success is to trust in the people.