The children of Israel were in captivity in the land of
Egypt. Being subject to the tyranny and oppression of the Egyptians, they were
in the utmost state of degradation and slavery. The Egyptians were so
antagonistic towards the Israelites that they were assigned the most arduous
and servile tasks.
The children of Israel were in abject poverty, abasement,
ignorance and barbarism when Moses appeared among them. Outwardly Moses was no
other than a shepherd but through the power of religion He exhibited
extraordinary grandeur and efficacy. His prophethood was spread throughout the
land and His law became renowned throughout all regions.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, From a talk at San Francisco’s Jewish Temple, October
12, 1912, San Francisco, USA, recorded by Mahmud Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
(To
see the entire talk please visit Talks of
‘Abdu’l-Baha)
