Moses Prays for His People

In the plain that stretches itself out from the base of Mount Sinai, the people of Israel play before a golden calf. The motions of sin are identical to those asso­ciated with the worship of the Egyptian Epis. Yet they call their idol Jehovah and shout, "These be thy gods, O Israel, that brought thee out of the land of Egypt". As was remarked, even the forms of true religion are pre­served. Upon the altar, reared by Aaron, peace offering and burnt offerings are offered. Yet this worship,...