It is a series of mitzvot commands to the israelites regarding how they ought to conduct themselves in canaan, the land promised by yahweh, god of israel. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. What remains at this crucial stage in israels historythe end of the mosaic ageis a call for a new commitment to god and a fresh understanding of the nature of the community of gods people. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. Study deuteronomy using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of deuteronomy underscores the importance of gods word. This occurred shortly before moses and the israelites entered the promised land. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The first sermon of the book of deuteronomy outlines the peoples forty years in the wilderness. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament craigie, peter c. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch.
In this outstanding commentary, gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. The book of deuteronomy may be comfortably divided according to the. Peter craigies the book of deuteronomy was one of the first of the commentaries in the new international commentary of the old testament nicot, having been published in 1976. The book of deuteronomy, along with psalms and isaiah, reveals much about the attributes of god. He gives due attention to historical issues where these bear on what can be known about the settings in which the text emerged. Interpreting deuteronomy from a conservative perspective, peter c. Torah and commentary 2001 by the rabbinical assembly, published by the jewish publication society. Thus, it is directly quoted over 40 times in the new testament exceeded only by psalms and isaiah, with many more allusions to its content. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of. Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point.
Deuteronomy was a precious book to jesus and it was used to prepare him to be used of god. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. You shall love the lord god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. There are three main opinions about who wrote the book of deuteronomy. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at deuteronomy 2. It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua.
Deuteronomy the niv application commentary kindle edition. Study deuteronomy using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In the book of deuteronomy, moses reminded them about the promise covenant that god had given to the people. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. Deuteronomy 1226, the deuteronomic code, is the oldest part of the book and the core around which the rest developed.
The book of deuteronomy and the epistle to the hebrews contain the best comment on the nature, design, and use of the law. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century. Under close examination, the book of joshua seems to be a precursor to the book of revelation. Book of deuteronomy read, study bible verses online. Craigie, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1976, 424 pp. Miller in his commentary on deuteronomy suggests that different views of the structure of the book will lead to different views on what. This commentary has been through advanced checking. This summary of the book of deuteronomy provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of deuteronomy. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy. Unger, ungers commentary on the old testament chattanooga, tenn. The book itself ascribes most of its content to moses see 1. The bible book of deuteronomy with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1.
Like moses, he would receive and preach divine revelation and he would lead his people john 6. The book offers a restatement of the law for a new generation, rather than a. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of deuteronomy. The book of deuteronomy is the most important book in the old testament from the standpoint of gods revelation to man. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. Mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible software.
As it is actually repetition of the law already given there in exodus, leviticus and numbers. Moses delivers his final words of warning and wisdom to the israelites before they enter the promised land. Book of deuteronomy john gills exposition of the bible. Mursilis of hatti and duppitessub of amurru mursilis ii was a powerful monarch of the hittites during the last half of the fourteenth century b. But overall, the book presents a clear, deeply heartfelt appeal to the new generation of israelites to agree to acknowledge the lord as their god, along with instruction in how to do so. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. What did they learn after studying the book, and how can they apply its lessons to modern life. In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law. Kalland, deuteronomy, in deuteronomy 2 samuel, vol. A a gods anger for their unbelief and disobedience.
Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by dr. Read and study deuteronomy, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Excerpted with the permission of the rabbinical assembly from etz hayim. Yes, our salvation is conditioned upon our obedience. Deuteronomy commentary, sermon, illustration, devotional. Deuteronomys effect on jewish life cannot be overstated. Almost all of deuteronomy is a series of sermons by moses, not always chronological, and sometimes repetitious and overlapping. Craigie highlights the centrality of the books theme of covenant commitment while also taking great care to demonstrate how deuteronomy is a book with considerable contemporary relevance. But in the present moment, there is a call for a new commitment to god and a fresh understanding of the nature of the community of gods people. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by craigie, peter c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. When tempted by satan to use his divine powers to turn stone into bread, jesus answered satan from deuteronomy 8.
Deuteronomy 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Deuteronomy with mans obligation to obey god today. Oct 25, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. For that reason, the ot elsewhere ascribes the bulk of deuteronomy and other pentateuchal legislation to moses see, e. Craigies study on the book of deuteronomy is part of the new international commentary on the old testament. Deuteronomy is a book about israels preparation for a new life. The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974.
Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the christian old testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. Mcconville deuteronomy apollos old testament commentary, 2002. Deuteronomy is a book about a community being prepared for a new life. No idea has shaped jewish history more than monotheism, which this book asserts so passionately. Aug 04, 2014 a few people get together to talk about the book of deuteronomy from the old testament. Book of deuteronomy matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Deuteronomy records this second lawnamely mosess series of sermons in. Unlike some of the commentaries in the nicot, craigies is, in my estimation, one that is primarily beneficial for the beginning student. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a.
See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of. The words moses spake to israel in the plains of moab, the promise of canaan. Speaking to joshua, mosess successor, the lord referred to this book of the. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on deuteronomy. I will suggest later that this fact is critical for a proper dating of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries. The book of deuteronomy sets firm within our minds the conditional will of god for man to be obedient in order to receive his gifts.
It includes three sermons delivered to the israelites by moses on the plains of moab. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading deuteronomy the niv application commentary. Deuteronomy the niv application commentary kindle edition by block, daniel i download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
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