The poem 'Exodus' in the Junius Manuscript is notable for depicting the Israelites in what specific thematic style?
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Correct answer: As a heroic Germanic war-band
Old English religious verse often heroicizes biblical stories. In 'Exodus,' the Israelites are described using the language of a warrior band (fyrd), with Moses depicted as a heroic chieftain.
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