Nov 20, 2017 the book of deuteronomy read by alexander scourby. Packer dphil, oxford university serves as the board of governors professor of theology at regent college. Apr 28, 2011 deuteronomy is a book containing four sermons that moses gave to the people before entering the promised land. Moses is back, and once again were talking about the history and future of the israelite people. The hebrew name of the book is elleh haddebarim these are the words or, more simply, debarim words. The law of moses includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Its the bridge between the stories in exodus and numbers, the laws in leviticus, and the narratives in joshua, 1 and 2 samuel, and 1 and 2 kings. Deuteronomy 1, english standard version 2016 esv bible. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. According to the united bible societies greek new testament, deuteronomy is quoted or cited 195 times in the new testament, exceeded only by references to psalms, isaiah, genesis, and exodus, in that order.
Nov 30, 2015 105 videos play all the bible project in correct order marius ihlar deuteronomy king james bible, old testament audio book duration. Israels covenant renewal deuteronomy part of the series. The book offers a restatement of the law for a new generation, rather than a. The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. 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. 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. First century israel map large map of israel in the first century click around on the cities. Deuteronomy occupies a puzzling position in the bible, linking the story of the. 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 book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the law of moses, also. The entire book of deuteronomy is set beyond the jordan, in the land of moab cf. Date written deuteronomy was written about bc 14067 to the generation of israel about to enter the promised land, and to all subsequent bible readers. The title of deuteronomy in hebrew is debarim, words, from its opening phrase.
In that context, moses simply commands the king to make a copy of the law. The book of deuteronomy underscores the importance of gods word. Of all the old testament books, only in psalms the longest book in the bible does it occur more. The torah is followed by the book of joshua in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible.
Aug 11, 2016 deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. Like moses, he would receive and preach divine revelation and he would lead his people john 6. 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. Deuteronomy, words, fifth book of the old testament, written in the form of a farewell address by moses to the israelites before they entered the promised. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth and final book of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. It takes eleven days to go from horeb to kadesh barnea by the mount seir road. Its time to begin the book of deuteronomy intro and resources for 15 whats first in your life. Good morning girls resources deuteronomy 610 5 things the lord requires. Its got a similar cast of characters, a similar story, and even some of the same axioms.
At the end of his life, moses delivers a final call to covenant faithfulness. When asked what the greatest commandment is, jesus cites deuteronomy 6. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength mk 12. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. The holy bible book 01 genesis kjv dramatized audio duration. Deuteronomys purpose was to prepare the new generation of the lords chosen people to be his kingdom representatives in the land he had. These sermons were given during the 40day period prior to israels entering the promised land. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. The book of deuteronomy was known as hadabarim in hebrew scripture. Someone else joshua, perhaps may have written the last chapter.
Summary of the book of deuteronomy the story of the bible. Deuteronomy 1 niv the command to leave horeb bible gateway. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of deuteronomy in the bible new international version. He is the author of numerous books, including the classic best seller knowing god. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of. He covers the story so far, a collection of laws, and a charge for israel to listen and obey rather than rebel. Moses wrote the book of deuteronomy, which is in fact a collection of his sermons to israel just before they crossed the jordan. Based on the number of manuscripts of the individual old testament books found among the dead sea scrolls, deuteronomy was one of the.
Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery. The teachings of moses in deuteronomy are important enough to be quoted 90 times in 14 of the 27 books of the new testament. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Speaking to joshua, mosess successor, the lord referred to this book of the law as that which moses commanded joshua 1. Introduction to the book of deuteronomy learn religions. Deuteronomy 1 full chapter the command to leave horeb these are the words moses spoke to all israel in the wilderness east of the jordanthat is, in the arabahopposite suph, between. This early edition, corresponding roughly to chapters 526 and 28 of deuteronomy as it now stands, expresses a cultic liturgy. Edition rcu17ss, revised chinese union version traditional script shen edition rcu17ts. The most significant of these occurrences is in the great shema of deut. Picture study bible studybible with pictures and maps. South country negev and by the seacoast, the land of the canaanites, and lebanon, as far as the great river, the river.
In the fortieth year, on the first day of the eleventh month, moses proclaimed to the israelites all that. Book of deuteronomy read, study bible verses online. It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua. After 40 years of wilderness wandering, a new generation is ready to.
Deuteronomy, words, fifth book of the old testament, written in the form of a farewell. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Deuteronomy 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. Mosaic authorship of this book finds the usual support from jewish tradition with the entire pentateuch but also from within the biblical text. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that i have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. These are all of the chapters of the book of deuteronomy. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Moses instructs a new generation in the book of deuteronomy. All of the bible before deuteronomy has been, in a narrative sense, leading up to the israelites entering the promised land. Your virtual bible study assistant for 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.
Whats past is prologue the message of deuteronomy capitol hill baptist church. Horeb occurs 9 times in the book of deuteronomy and sinai only once 33. He sees israels dismal future as well as their promised hope. It brings to a close the five books of the torah or pentateuch. Deuteronomy means second law, a term mistakenly derived from the hebrew word mishneh in deuteronomy 17. Deuteronomy records this second lawnamely mosess series of sermons in which he. Aug 19, 2019 moses is credited as the primary author of the book of deuteronomy, but it may have been completed and edited later by joshua deuteronomy 34. Perhaps this refers to mina aldhahab on the eastern sinai coast. Deuteronomy in the bible the book of deuteronomy in the. Deuteronomy 1 full chapter the command to leave horeb these are the words moses spoke to all israel in the wilderness east of the jordanthat is, in the arabahopposite suph, between paran and tophel, laban, hazeroth and dizahab. The command to leave horeb these are the words moses spoke to all israel in the wilderness east of the jordanthat is, in the arabahopposite suph, between paran and tophel, laban, hazeroth and dizahab. Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Book of deuteronomy overview insight for living ministries.
Watch our overview video on the book of deuteronomy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. An early edition of deuteronomy as it exists today has been identified with the book of the law discovered in the temple of jerusalem about 622 bc 2 kings 22. Think of deuteronomy as a sequelslashremake of the rest of the hebrew bible up until this point. The book of deuteronomy, along with psalms and isaiah, reveals much about the attributes of god.