Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy, Thomas Mann notes, is more than a relic of ancient history. It is a living document that deals with issues that have relevance for the modern-day reader, including justice and the vision of the Great Society, individual responsibility versus the importance of community, and the nature of loyalty to God and to the world. By examining these and other issues, readers will draw striking parallels between the world of Israel several millennia ago and today. This absorbing and readable...
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Deuteronomy is more than a relic of ancient history. It is a living document that deals with issues relevant to the modern-day reader. They include justice and the vision of the Great Society; individual responsibility versus the importance of community; and the nature of loyalty to God and to the world. By examining these and other issues in this ancient work, readers will find striking parallels between the world of Israel several millennia ago and ours today. This absorbing and readable commentary will stimulate discussion about the Deuteronomistic prescriptions for a healthy society and their applicability to contemporary life and society.
Series ForewordIntroduction11D-Day or Doomsday? Deuteronomy 1:1-4:40232Covenant and Commission Deuteronomy 4:44-5:33413The First Commandment Deuteronomy 5:6-7; 6:1-25494The Second Commandment Deuteronomy 5:8-9a; 7:1-26595The Third through the Tenth Commandments Deuteronomy 5:11-21716The Peril of Affluence Deuteronomy 8:1-20917The Broken Covenant Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11958"If You Will Only Heed" Deuteronomy 10:12-11:321019Camp Meeting Deuteronomy 12:1-710710Economics of the Covenant Community Deuteronomy 15:1-23; 16:1-17; 16:21-17:711311Judge, King, Priest, and Prophet Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:14-20; 18:1-2212312The Cry of Justice Deuteronomy 24:10-15, 17-1813313The Grand Central Story - Reprise Deuteronomy 26:1-1913714Showers of Blessing, Droughts of Curse Deuteronomy 27:1-30:2014315Testament Deuteronomy 31:1-32:22; 34:1-12159Works Cited169
