The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses

"The Adopted Son: The Story of Moses" by James Hartwell Willard, is a captivating tale chronicling the life of Moses, from his perilous infancy to his destiny as a transformative leader. The story opens with Pharaoh's cruel edict threatening all Israelite baby boys, leading Moses' mother to make a desperate choice, placing him in a basket on the Nile. Discovered and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter, Moses grows up in the Egyptian court, but later witnesses the suffering of his people and feels responsible to help. The narrative then follows Moses' journey as he flees Egypt, encounters God in a burning bush, and is chosen to lead the Israelites out of slavery. Witness his courageous confrontations with Pharaoh, see the performance of divine miracles, travel through the trials of the wilderness, and ascend Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments, all while contemplating the journey ahead.