Deuteronomy 1:1-21:9, revised /
Deuteronomy one-twenty-one-nine
Duane L. Christensen.
- [2nd ed.].
- Nashville : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001.
- cxii, 458 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Word Biblical Commentary .
- Word biblical commentary ; v. 6A rev. .
Edition statement from jacket. Revision of: Deuteronomy 1-11. Dallas, Tex. : Word Books, 1991, also published as v. 6A in the series Word biblical commentary. "Decision ... to revise volume 6A (Deut 1-11) and to publish the commentary in two volumes of equal length: volume 6A (Deut 1:1-21:9) and volume 6B (Deut 21:10-34:12)."--P. [xii].
Includes bibliographical references.
The eisodus into the promised land under Moses (1:1-2:11) -- The essence of the covenant : Moses and the ten words (3:23-7:11) -- Life in the promised land : the great peroration (7:12-11:25) -- Laws on human affairs in relation to God (11:26-16:17) -- Laws on leadership and authority in ancient Israel (16:18-21:9) -- Laws on human affairs in relation to others (21:10-25:19) -- Public worship and covenant renewal 26:1-29:8 ) -- Appeals for covenant loyalty (29:9 -30:20) -- Preparation for the eisodus into the promised land under Joshua (31:1-34:12).