The Exodus will never be forgotten. It has an everlasting appeal, not only to the followers of the three great religions that look back to it. It still appeals to many who seek an answer to their own problem of oppression. In the Old Testament, the Exodus is the central event; it is history clothed in faith. For the Hebrews, God proved himself and revealed his true character. He selected a people, liberated them from oppression, and brought them to a certain place at a certain time.