Deuteronomy the niv application commentary kindle edition. 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. 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. The book itself ascribes most of its content to moses see 1. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible software. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms. 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. Bible commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by dr. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Deuteronomy is a book about israels preparation for a new life. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon. Deuteronomy a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction the book consists of four parts. 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. In his temptation in the wilderness, it seems obvious that jesus meditated on deuteronomy because in answering satan, he quoted from it three times.
The book of deuteronomy nicot, 1976, technical pastoral. Kalland, deuteronomy, in deuteronomy 2 samuel, vol. 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. Deuteronomy with mans obligation to obey god today.
Senior professor of bible exposition at dallas theological seminary, elliott johnson, believes that accurate study of bible verses and passages can only be done after the overall message of a biblical book has been determined. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of. The book of deuteronomy begins by saying, these are the words which moses spoke to all israel beyond the jordan in the wilderness. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. Mcconville deuteronomy apollos old testament commentary, 2002. As we come to the book of deuteronomy, i should remind you that this is the last book of the pentateuch. Book of deuteronomy read, study bible verses online. In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law.
Torah and commentary 2001 by the rabbinical assembly, published by the jewish publication society. Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In an effort help people better understand the meaning of the book of deuteronomy, i am presenting a synoptic study. This book is a repetition of very much both of the history and of the laws contained in the three foregoing books, which repetition moses delivered to israel both. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at deuteronomy 2. Craigie the book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. 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.
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. The book of deuteronomy and the epistle to the hebrews contain the best comment on the nature, design, and use of the law. These books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Book of deuteronomy matthew henrys bible commentary concise.
The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. Deuteronomy 1226, the deuteronomic code, is the oldest part of the book and the core around which the rest developed. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974. Book of deuteronomy matthew henrys bible commentary. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final part of the pentateuchtorah. 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. You shall love the lord god with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. Deuteronomy s effect on jewish life cannot be overstated. Deuteronomy 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
In this outstanding commentary, gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon. Excerpted with the permission of the rabbinical assembly from etz hayim. Oct 25, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Deuteronomy matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Under close examination, the book of joshua seems to be a precursor to the book of revelation. No idea has shaped jewish history more than monotheism, which this book asserts so passionately. As is usually the case, there is one commentary that most experts agree to be at the top of the class.
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. Download a three year torah reading schedule three year torah reading cycle commentary on genesis commentary on exodus commentary on leviticus commentary on numbers commentary on deuteronomy purchase a hardcopy. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry. Unlike some of the commentaries in the nicot, craigies is, in my estimation, one that is primarily beneficial for the beginning student. Mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical canon.
For that reason, the ot elsewhere ascribes the bulk of deuteronomy and other pentateuchal legislation to moses see, e. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. Summary of the book of deuteronomy deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. Book of deuteronomy john gills exposition of the bible. As it is actually repetition of the law already given there in exodus, leviticus and numbers. The book of deuteronomy is the most important book in the old testament from the standpoint of gods revelation to man. First, it marks the transition to a new generation. 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. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on the old testament craigie, peter c. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical. 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.
Deuteronomys effect on jewish life cannot be overstated. Interpreting deuteronomy from a conservative perspective, peter c. The book of deuteronomy underscores the importance of gods word. Some people say that a prophet wrote it about the year 630 b. Craigie has written an excellent commentary on one of the most important books in the bible, the book of deuteronomy. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century.
The events of the book took place over very few days prior to his death and the entering in to the land of canaan. The words moses spake to israel in the plains of moab, the promise of canaan. Craigie, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1976, 424 pp. This occurred shortly before moses and the israelites entered the promised land.
He gives due attention to historical issues where these bear on what can be known about the settings in which the text emerged. Deuteronomy is also a book of note, because it was a useful book of reminder and preparation for jesus. Read and study deuteronomy, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. Deuteronomy is a book about a community being prepared for a new life. It happened in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first day of the.
Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a. An introductory address delivered by moses on the plains of moab, containing a recapitulation of the principal events of the history and closing with a solemn charge of obedience and faithfulness to god. The book of deuteronomy concentrates on events that took place in the final weeks of moses life. We have borrowed the name of this book, as in former cases, from the vulgate latin, deuteronomium, as the vulgate has done from the greek version of the septuagint. The first five books in the bible were written by moses and they are called the pentateuch. Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book of the torah, or. Study deuteronomy using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Like moses, he would receive and preach divine revelation and he would lead his people john 6.
A a gods anger for their unbelief and disobedience. It is a very easy to read book and not restricted to the scholar. It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua. Israel was told to contend in battle to receive gods gifts at 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. Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the christian old testament. The greek word deutero means two or second, and nomion is law. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study deuteronomy using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Speaking to joshua, mosess successor, the lord referred to this book of the. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of. Theme verses of deuteronomy i call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that i have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. A book of transition deuteronomy is a book of transition. Deuteronomy commentary, sermon, illustration, devotional. When tempted by satan to use his divine powers to turn stone into bread, jesus answered satan from deuteronomy 8. Deuteronomy concludes the pentateuch, the first five books of the bible, with further instruction from moses, the man who led the israelites out of slavery in egypt and received gods law see exodus. Almost all of deuteronomy is a series of sermons by moses, not always chronological, and sometimes repetitious and overlapping.
A list of the best commentaries on deuteronomy ranked by. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the. A synoptic study of the book of deuteronomy christopher. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries. It includes three sermons delivered to the israelites by moses on the plains of moab. The hebrew name of the book is elleh haddebarim these are the words or, more simply, debarim words. 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. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. Unger, ungers commentary on the old testament chattanooga, tenn. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. The first sermon of the book of deuteronomy outlines the peoples forty years in the wilderness. Craigies study on the book of deuteronomy is part of the new international commentary on the old testament.
The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading deuteronomy the niv application commentary. Deuteronomy was a precious book to jesus and it was used to prepare him to be used of god. The major event was the verbal communication of divine revelation from moses to the people of israel 1. Deuteronomy records this second lawnamely mosess series of sermons in. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Yes, our salvation is conditioned upon our obedience. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy.
1338 1525 226 1164 350 412 520 122 631 889 1434 1080 784 893 69 611 1367 1155 1473 720 175 1225 1402 360 130 382 624 460 969 459 926 1390 169 348 139 367 850 495 176 806 1015 345 359 570 1225 189