Beyond the miraculous escape from Egypt, what was the theological importance of the parting of the Red Sea for the Israelites?

A It symbolized the Israelites' technological superiority over the Egyptians. B It represented a symbolic baptism, cleansing the Israelites from their former life of slavery and marking their transition to a new covenant relationship with God. C It was merely a lucky coincidence that had no deeper spiritual meaning. D It showed the weakness of the Egyptian gods.