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. The expositors bible commentary volume 3 deuteronomy. The first sermon of the book of deuteronomy outlines the peoples forty years in the wilderness. Deuteronomy is not so much a book of history, as genesis, exodus, and numbers are, as it is a book of law. A commentary full movie a few people get together to talk about the book of deuteronomy from the old testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading deuteronomy the niv application commentary. Providing pastors and bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the scriptures and the teaching and proclamation of their message, this twelvevolume reference work has become a staple of. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. In the septuagint, the book is called deuteros namos or the second law. A scholarly study showing that the book of deuteronomy is a carefully constructed, coherent treatise, written with a definite purpose in mind.
The form of deuteronomy as a covenant treaty has determined the chapter divisions of this commentary. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Aug 15, 20 moshe weinfeld was the famous israeli biblical scholar who wrote the yale anchor bible commentary for the first 11 chapters of deuteronomy. It includes three sermons delivered to the israelites by moses on the plains of moab. The books chief concern, however, is not with physical origins, but with the relationship god desires to have with. His homilies recount the history of their fathers exodus liberation, the reasons for the forty years of judgment in the wilderness wandering, and the renewal of the sinai. Contents page glossary of linguistic terms 11 introductory matters deuteronomy. View book of deuteronomy research papers on academia. The style of deuteronomy is that of a legal document. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary. This is a major study on the book of deuteronomy by an acclaimed expert in the field.
Deuteronomy opens with israel in the land of moab awaiting instructions to enter canaan deut. For those not having adobe acrobat reader, you will need that in order to open a pdf. Keil and franz delitzsch, biblical commentary on the old testament. According to the law, why could the israelites not eat blood. In other words, i comment on the text according to the features of a treaty document. 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. Deuteronomy with mans obligation to obey god today. Deuteronomy reveals that the lord is the only god 4.
The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. The ancient hebrews called the book by its opening words, in the beginning. It contained the great kings pledge to be israels suzerain and protector if they would be faithful to him as their covenant lord and obedient to the covenant stipulations as the vassal people of his kingdom. Craigie has written an excellent commentary on one of the most important books in the bible, the book of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy lesson 1 the book of deuteronomy was the fifth book penned by moses. Thompson makes this important old testament book come to life. Sadly, he passed away before he could finish the rest of the book. Apr 10, 2020 read online study commentary on deuteronomy book pdf free download link book now. Conclusions from the book of deuteronomy bible commentary. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. The title of deuteronomy in hebrew is debarim, words, from its opening phrase. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Paying particular attention to the legal passages in deuteronomy, professor roft seeks to clarify the contents and unity of each. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. The book of deuteronomy has a third, imperative theme, which is israels charge to obey. All men, women, children, elders, officers, and sojourners with them had assembled to hear moses speak deut. The gold medallion awardwinning expositors bible commentary is a major contribution to the study and understanding of the scriptures. This book, which ranks as the closing book of the pentateuch, the fifth of the fifths of the law, as the jews designate it, is in the hebrew canon named from its two initial words, elleh haddebharim, or simply debharim, according to an ancient usage. It brings to a close the five books of the torah or pentateuch. View in pdf format pdf this material is in the public domain. Providing pastors and bible students with a comprehensive and scholarly tool for the exposition of the scriptures and the teaching and proclamation of their message, this twelvevolume reference work has become a staple of seminary and college libraries and.
The books name essentially means second law and is so named because the basics of. Deuteronomy, therefore, is more than a mere recapitulation of the law of sinai. The book of deuteronomy is more than a list of duties combined with stipulations that must be met in order to experience blessing. Some of christs most important quotations from the old testament were directly from the book of deuteronomy. It is a reminder of a divinely initiated relationship and a promise of future hope deut. Moshe weinfeld was the famous israeli biblical scholar who wrote the yale anchor bible commentary for the first 11 chapters of deuteronomy. Seely was given the charge to complete weinfelds work, and i was graciously hired on to assist. 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.
It is a very easy to read book and not restricted to the scholar. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In its introduction to the book of deuteronomy, the pulpit commentary says. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by dr. The book of deuteronomy the name of the book in its hebrew origin, the book is called elah hedbarim or these are the words, which are the opening words of chapter one. The probable reason for the satanic attack upon the book of deuteronomy is that the lord jesus christ quoted exclusively from this book in beating back satans temptation. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Yes, our salvation is conditioned upon our obedience. In contrast to leviticus, however, deuteronomy is law preached rather than law taught. Almost all of deuteronomy is a series of sermons by moses, not always chronological, and sometimes repetitious and overlapping. Chapters of the book consist of three sermons or speeches delivered to the israelites by moses on the plains of moab, shortly before they enter the. I will suggest later that this fact is critical for a proper dating of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the bible, and the part of the torah the law of moses. Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance.
It is not exactly like the law stated in leviticus, but is. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. It is the fifth book, concluding the five books of the pentateuch see ap. There are more quotes by jesus from deuteronomy than from any other book. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of.
Sinai occurs times in the book of exodus and horeb only 3 times. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final part of the pentateuchtorah. Pdf the book of deuteronomy 2018 edition gary everett, mdiv. But with this promise, he also gave a warning that we should remember. Prior to moses death, he gave three homilies to israels vital, new wilderness generation. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. The book of deuteronomy has been the center of attack by the critic. Nelsons complete book of bible maps and charts, pp. This occurred shortly before moses and the israelites entered the promised land. Specific laws that needed emphasis are repeated and enlarged upon e. Deuteronomy lesson 1 the book of deuteronomy was the. He uses the authoritative expression, it is written, as he quotes from deuteronomy 8. Devarim describes the book well, which is essentially a series of long speeches or sermons delivered by moses to the jews as they prepared to cross the jordan into the promised land.
The books name essentially means second law and is so named because the basics of gods covenant law are given for the second time. 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 has long been recognized that the book of deuter onomy is set up according to the structure of an ancient neareastern suzerainvassal treaty or covenant. Recounting gods foundational relationship with israel. Study commentary on deuteronomy pdf book manual free download. Book of deuteronomy introduction deuteronomy chapter 1. Deuteronomy the niv application commentary kindle edition. Kalland, deuteronomy, in deuteronomy 2 samuel, vol. The book of deuteronomy is, above all, a reiteration of the laws given by god to the israelites in previous books of the torah i. 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. He sticks to the text and briefly covers some of the main issues and does not waste time in this commentary engaging in textual criticism but recommends which.
The book of deuteronomy is the most important book in the old testament from the standpoint of gods revelation to man. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century. In addition, the word biblical commentary inserts sections entitled. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. Mosess first address on the plains of moab deuteronomy 1. Deuteronomy a2 classic bible study guide 3 deuteronomy 1. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. After reading the selected chapter, come back to this page and select the next file or section. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the christian old testament. Deuteronomy is a book about israels preparation for a new life. The wonderful love of god toward his church is lively set forth in this book.
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 is similar to leviticus, in that both books contain an almost exclusive record of instructions and speeches. No scroll of the pentateuch ever seen with more than these five. This address is introduced in the five opening verses of the book by a simple historical reference to the circumstances in which it was given. What struck me most about the book were the powerful and rhetorical echoes of the burning bush narrative from. Possibly this refers to aain qudeis, about 50 mi 80 km southwest of beer sheba, but more likely to aain qudeirat, 5 mi 8 km nw of aain qudeis. The book of deuteronomy was cast in the form of ancient near eastern suzeraintyvassal treaties of the second millennium b. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Paying particular attention to the legal passages in deuteronomy, professor roft seeks to clarify the contents and unity of each section. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at deuteronomy 2. Read online study commentary on deuteronomy book pdf free download link book now. Conclusions from the book of deuteronomy bible commentary produced by tow project in retelling the events of israels early history and gods giving of the law, deuteronomy vividly portrays the importance of work to the fulfillment of gods covenant with his people. The book of deuteronomy, along with psalms and isaiah, reveals much about the attributes of god. Study commentary on deuteronomy pdf book manual free.