
The baby Moses in the bulrushes.
By AMY STEEDMAN
THE FINDING OF MOSES
RUTH, THE GLEANER
SAMUEL, THE LITTLE SERVER
In a land where a cruel edict demands that every newborn Israelite boy be cast into the Nile, a mother’s love sparks a desperate gamble. Jochebed, cradling her infant son, fashions a waterproof basket from bulrushes, setting it adrift in the hopes that the river might spare his life. When the Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the floating cradle, her curiosity and compassion lead her to rescue the tiny, bewildered child.
The story unfolds in the shadow of an oppressive regime, portraying the quiet courage of a family clinging to hope. As the princess decides to keep the child, a tender bond forms between a royal household and a hidden Israelite lineage. Listeners are drawn into the tense, intimate moments of fear, faith, and the first steps of a life that will ultimately shape history, all while the river’s gentle current carries both danger and destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~24 minutes (23K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Oct 12, 2009
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for writing lively children's books in the early 20th century, this British author turned history, Bible stories, and the lives of famous people into clear, welcoming narratives for young readers. Her books often mix gentle storytelling with a strong sense of curiosity and learning.
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