Project Gutenberg 2005-08-22 Public domain in the USA. 274 Miller, Elizabeth 1878 1961 Miller, Elizabeth Jane The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Produced by Al Haines "The Yoke" by Elizabeth Miller is a historical romance written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes place during the time of the Exodus, focusing on the struggles and lives of the Israelites as they face oppression in Egypt. The main characters introduced in the opening chapter include Rachel, a young Israelite girl, and Deborah, an older woman who serves as her protector and confidante. Their interactions illuminate themes of beauty, peril, and hope in the face of bondage, setting the stage for the larger story of liberation. At the start of the story, we are immersed in the lives of the Israelites laboring under the harsh rule of the Egyptians. The morning unfolds in a camp of Israelites, where Rachel awakens to the diligent care of Deborah. The chapter captures the stark contrast of their existence, marked by oppression and the gradual approach of salvation through the figure of Moses. As tensions rise with the announcement of a selection process that may lead to their labor in the quarries, Rachel expresses concern for the dangers that lie ahead, while Deborah tries to comfort her. Amidst this backdrop of suffering and looming threats, there is an undercurrent of resilience and a sense of impending freedom, as the old woman speaks of prophecies and the enduring faith of their people. This opening effectively establishes a world rife with challenges and the determination of its characters to endure and rise against their circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Moses (Biblical leader) -- Fiction Bible. Old Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Fiction Jews -- History -- To 1200 B.C. -- Fiction Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C. -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 1040347 2025-10-07T07:42:49.927764 text/html 1040173 2025-01-15T21:09:47.336939 text/html 447394 2025-10-07T07:43:01.553707 application/epub+zip 463713 2025-10-07T07:42:51.993720 application/epub+zip 463713 2025-10-07T07:42:50.765741 application/epub+zip 763932 2025-10-07T07:43:09.189644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 689406 2025-10-07T07:43:00.655745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 701563 2022-09-08T06:19:47.371986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 936769 2025-10-07T07:42:49.195743 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 936789 2020-12-12T10:54:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 936780 2020-12-12T10:54:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20427 2025-10-07T07:43:09.324629 application/rdf+xml 7574 2025-10-07T07:42:51.254726 image/jpeg 2118 2025-10-07T07:42:51.008750 image/jpeg 362322 2020-12-12T10:54:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 362294 2020-12-12T10:54:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 437712 2025-10-07T07:42:50.005777 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia