Moses

:(See also the Exodus)

Moses in Media

Moses appears as the central character in the 1956 Cecil B. DeMille movie, The Ten Commandments. He is played by Charlton Heston.

Related Topics:
1956 - Cecil B. DeMille - The Ten Commandments - Charlton Heston

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DeMille's introduction to the movie is timeless in its own right, and well illustrates the primary ethical dilemma confronting men in Moses' lifetime:

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:"...The theme of this picture is whether man ought to be ruled by God?s law or whether they are to be ruled by the whims of a dictator like Ramesses. Are men the property of the state or are they free souls under God? This same battle continues thoughout the world today."

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