Review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) by Julie L — 28 Dec 2015

Horrible. perversion of the scriptures just for a new "take" on Moses? off the mark, boring and disappointing, not to mention annoying.

This review of Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) was written by Julie L on 28 Dec 2015.

Exodus: Gods and Kings has generally received mixed reviews.

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