Moses

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Moses and the ten commandments, James Tissot (1836-1902), Jewish Museum, New York

Moses appears only once in the Gospel as in the work of Maria Valtorta: during the The Transfiguration of the Lord. However, he is often mentioned. He is the first character to be called "man of God" in the Bible[1]. A central figure of the Old Testament, Moses is, according to the Catholic Church[2], the foreshadowing of Christ as liberator, lawgiver, and mediator of the Covenant.

Moses in the Gospel[edit | edit source]

The Gospels present Moses as a central figure of the Old Testament, foreshadowing Christ as liberator, lawgiver, and mediator of the Covenant.

The Law given by Moses is fulfilled and surpassed in Jesus (John 1:17). It is in this context that Moses sometimes appears in symbolic parallels, sometimes in explicit references. Moses is seen alive only once, in conversation with Jesus, confirming his messianic mission[3].

Jesus refers to Moses to authenticate his own authority, which fulfills the law: "For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ[4]."

Jesus does not abolish:

  • "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat. Therefore, all that they tell you, do and observe[5]."
  • "They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them![6]"

He fulfills:

  • "Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom you have set your hope. If you believed Moses, you would believe me also, for he wrote about me[7]."
  • "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them[8]." – "You have heard it said ... But I tell you ...[9]."
  • "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven[10]."
  • "Just as Moses lifted up the bronze serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life[11]."

The Gospels reserve for Moses the role of great liberator and lawgiver of Israel, whose Law and deeds announce and prepare Christ, who is the true fulfilled Moses[12]. This view is held by Catholic tradition[13].

In Maria Valtorta[edit | edit source]

Moses is mentioned 24 times:

  1. "The serpent that Moses lifted on a cross[14]." This citation in reference to Numbers 21:8-9 will frequently recur in the work.
  2. "To Moses, [Our mighty Lord] granted the miracle; to Aaron, his first high priest, He did not grant it[15]."
  3. "Recall Moses. He lifted a serpent in the desert to heal those who were sick among Israel[16]."
  4. "It is said in the Book that the Lord manifested Himself on Sinai in all His terrible power to also say through [the Law]: 'I am God. Here is my will'[17]."
  5. "Truly, truly, I tell you that Moses broke the Tablets of the Law in anger before the idolatrous people and then he returned to the mountain, prayed, adored, obtained Grace[18]."
  6. "Do it, for it is the teaching of the Law that God gave to Moses who is our lawgiver because, in enemy and idolatrous land, he found for his childish weakness a Heart full of mercy that bent over him to save him from death by rescuing him from waters, sheltering him from persecutions, for God had destined him to be one day the liberator of Israel. An act of mercy gave Israel its leader[19]."
  7. "Do you remember Moses grown old and praying while Joshua fought in the name of the Lord[20]?"
  8. Peter pronounces the Mosaic blessing over Syntica and John of Endor departing into exile[21].
  9. "Recall that even the Red Sea did not stop the Israelites on the path God had traced for them. Everything flattened and became a path for God who passed [...] Recall what was sung at the well of the Water given by God[22]."
  10. Moses, Elijah and the voice of the Father during the Transfiguration[23].
  11. "You are mistaken. It was not Moses, but the Lord who could do this. And in the Exodus we read: 'Behold, I will rain bread from heaven. Let the people go out and gather enough for each day; so I will test them to see if they walk according to my Law [...] [Moses] had seen the glory of God and heard the voice of the Most High, he was the guardian of the precepts and the Law of life and wisdom[24]."
  12. "The Bread that came down from heaven in the time of Moses was placed in the golden ark, covered by the mercy seat, watched over by the cherubim, behind the veils of the Tabernacle[25]."
  13. The revolt of Korah, Dathan and Abiram, who claimed equality with Moses and Aaron[26].
  14. "Like Moses, you will die without knowing this day [of Jesus' triumph][27]."
  15. [What do you like, little girl?] "And Moses, no?" – "He scares me... too big...[28]."
  16. The waters of Meribah (the rock smitten by the staff), the refusal of Edom, the death of Aaron[29].
  17. "My friends, I repeat the words of Moses to Joshua son of Nun, who lamented that Eldad and Medad prophesied in the camps[30]."
  18. A Pharisee: "You speak nonsense. Who has seen what God is? Even Moses did not see God [...] To Moses, who only heard Him speak, there remained a brightness on the Face[31]."
  19. "Moses parted the waters and opened the rock, Joshua stopped the sun, Elijah resurrected the child and made it rain, but God was with them[32]."
  20. Imprecations of the Sanhedrin against the possible perjury of Judas: "May the Lord strike you with all the Mosaic curses and scatter you among the nations[33]."
  21. A Pharisee: "Moses said: 'If a man dies without children, his brother shall marry the widow to raise up offspring for his brother.' Now, there were among us seven brothers...[34]"
  22. "Recall the mighty pharaohs who oppressed the Hebrews in the time of Moses[35]."
  23. "When the Most High prescribed to Moses the ark and the altar of incense, did He not want them pierced with rings to be lifted and carried wherever the Lord wished?[36]"
  24. About the "Confirmation: 'Royal sacrament, slightly inferior to Priesthood, may it have the solemnity of Mosaic Consecrations by the imposition of hands and anointing with perfumed oil, formerly used to consecrate Priests'[37]."

Notes and references[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ The expression "man of God" (Hebrew 'îš hāʾĕlōhîm, meaning a prophet or divine intermediary) is applied to Moses in four main passages, highlighting his holiness, prophetic authority, and unique mission: Deuteronomy 33:1 | Joshua 14:6 | Psalm 89 (90) | 1 Chronicles 23:14.
  2. ↑ CEC § 128-130.
  3. ↑ The Transfiguration of the Lord: Matthew 17:1-8 | Mark 9:2-8 | Luke 9:28-36.
  4. ↑ John 1:17.
  5. ↑ Matthew 23:2-3.
  6. ↑ Luke 16:29.
  7. ↑ John 5:45-46 in reference to Deuteronomy 18:15-18.
  8. ↑ Matthew 5:17.
  9. ↑ Matthew 5:21-22.
  10. ↑ John 6:32 | Exodus 16.
  11. ↑ John 3:14-15 | Numbers 21:4-9.
  12. ↑ Hebrews 3:1-6.
  13. ↑ CEC § 128-130: The unity of the Old and New Testament.
  14. ↑ EMV 22.3
  15. ↑ EMV 114.6.
  16. ↑ EMV 116.9.
  17. ↑ EMV 119.4.
  18. ↑ EMV 212.5.
  19. ↑ EMV 229.3.
  20. ↑ EMV 295.5.
  21. ↑ EMV 324.10.
  22. ↑ EMV 340.9.
  23. ↑ EMV 349.7.
  24. ↑ EMV 354.9.
  25. ↑ EMV 354.12.
  26. ↑ EMV 402.6.
  27. ↑ EMV 411.6.
  28. ↑ EMV 436.2.
  29. ↑ EMV 457.2.
  30. ↑ EMV 483.9.
  31. ↑ EMV 506.3.
  32. ↑ EMV 549.8.
  33. ↑ EMV 588.6.
  34. ↑ EMV 594.6.
  35. ↑ EMV 625.6.
  36. ↑ EMV 630.5.
  37. ↑ EMV 635.7.

First part of the Bible from the book of Genesis until before the coming of Jesus Christ. Parallel

Second part of the Bible, from the coming of Jesus Christ until the Apocalypse.

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