Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy. It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua. The intended audience for this series is ministers and christian educators. The book of deuteronomy and the epistle to the hebrews contain the best comment on the nature, design, and use of the law. Commentaries on the book of deuteronomy for various authors. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. It emphasizes gods love, justice, and transcendence. The english title deuteronomy comes from the greek septuagint lxx mistranslation of copy of this law in deut 17. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side. 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.
Cairns commentary on deuteronomy is a new addition to the international theological commentary series. The structure is often described as a series of three speeches or sermons chapters 1. Contents, arrangement, and character of deuteronomy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading abingdon old testament commentaries.
The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book of scripture. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book. Commentaries for deuteronomy chapter 33 the glorious majesty of god. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Mcconville deuteronomy apollos old testament commentary, 2002. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. Thompson makes this important old testament book come to life. This book does not contain a second or distinct law. But it does repeat much of the law that is in the earlier books. If you can afford more than one commentary on deuteronomy, this one is well worth considering. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of. Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry.
Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Published by used with permission 1 deuteronomy chapter one introductory remarks. Deuteronomy overview james burton coffman commentaries. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. Deuteronomy 2 moses remembers the desert years and the march on to canaan a. Deuteronomy overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance. Reliability of the book the greatest proof of its reliability comes from jesus use of the words from this book when being tempted of the devil matthew 4. The book of deuteronomy nicot, 1976, technical pastoral. 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. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. Craigie has written an excellent commentary on one of the most important books in the bible, the book of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is a book about israels preparation for a new life. This is why i was pleased to receive a new commentary on deuteronomy by edward j. The fifth book of moses, which is headed, or briefly, in the hebrew bibles, from the opening words of the book, is called repetition legis, or merely by the hellenistic jews and some of the rabbins, with special. The commentaries are also for upperlevel college or university students and to those responsible for teaching in congregational settings.
Deuteronomy 34 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Deuteronomy overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. 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 was the author of the first 5 books of the bible. Commentaries for the book of deuteronomy the edomites to be spared. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one.
The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. A scholarly study showing that the book of deuteronomy is a carefully constructed, coherent treatise, written with a definite purpose in mind. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy facebook. To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, moses added a. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Recounting gods foundational relationship with israel, deuteronomy is set in the form of moses speeches to israel just before entry into the promised land. Best deuteronomy commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Another person wrote the beginning of the book deuteronomy 1. Deuteronomy overview matthew henrys complete commentary. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. The tyndale ot commentaries series is an oldie, but they are in the process of updating it. The abingdon old testament commentaries series provides compact, critical commentaries on the books of the old testament for the use of theological students and pastors.
In its introduction to the book of deuteronomy, the pulpit commentary says. And like the gospel of john, it represents mature theological reflection on gods great acts of salvationin this case associated with the exodus of israel. Author and date moses has been traditionally recognized as the author of deuteronomy, since the book itself testifies that moses wrote it 1. These are collected interpretations and commentaries for each chapter of the holy bible by various authors exposition of the book of deuteronomy. Deuteronomy, volume v of commentaries on the pentateuch.
Deuteronomy is the sacred scripture to which jesus christ himself made appeal when assailed by satan himself in the wilderness of our lords temptation, and the proposition that the eternal son of god in his contest with the prince of evil would have relied upon a human book full of lies is itself a preposterous falsehood. 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. The redemptive power of christ and the gift of the holy spirit are the enabling forces for a people to once again live faithful to gods covenantand deuteronomy provides the. The book tells us in several places that moses was the author 1.
In addition to providing fundamental information on and insights into old testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful, critical exegesis so as to assist students of the old testament in coming to an informed engagement of the. 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. Among the torahs books, it is the most vigorous and clear advocate of monotheism and of the ardent, exclusive loyalty that israel owes god deuteronomy 4. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974. Commentaries on the book of deuteronomy for various. The order in which the tribes are here blessed, is not the same as is observed elsewhere. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on. Miller in his commentary on deuteronomy suggests that different views of the structure of the book will lead to different views on what it is about. This book stresses the covenant between god and israel, summed up in. This free devotional is full of insight and wisdom for college students. This commentary introduces the book of deuteronomy to theological students, pastors and teachers and points to the relevance of its message for those who seek to bring the alternative biblical message into the current cultural conversation. Jan 23, 2006 for a good commentary set that includes something on every book of the bible and that contains more hits than misses, we would suggest the cdrom version of the expositors bible commentary. Deuteronomy, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english.
The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in. Significantly, it was to the book of deuteronomy that the son of god himself turned for the material with which he frustrated and defeated the prince of evil on the occasion of the. Thompson, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1974, 349 pp. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of. Deuteronomy chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. There are three main opinions about who wrote the book of deuteronomy. This is why the book of deuteronomy is central to a gospel of victory in time and eternity. This signifies that the law made nothing perfect, hebrews 7.
The book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. Best deuteronomy commentaries updated for 2020 best. When asked what the greatest commandment is, jesus cites deuteronomy 6. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Deuteronomy chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, moses added a solemn blessing. In short, deuteronomy is the defining volume on theocracy, and could easily stand alongside rushdoonys institutes of biblical law in its equally comprehensive application of biblical law. The new ungers bible dictionary introduces the book of deuteronomy with. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of josiah, or even later. Aug 11, 2016 deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. Satans departure shows that he too knew and felt the power of the words quoted. If you desire to understand the core of rushdoonys thinking, this commentary on deuteronomy is one volume you must read. The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later judaism.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. 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. It is a very easy to read book and not restricted to the scholar. For those seeking a good introductory level commentary on the book of deuteronomy, the commentary by thompson in the tyndale series is the best place to begin. Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness of the way of the red sea, as the lord spoke to me, and we skirted mount seir for many days. Like the book of romans in the new testament, the book of deuteronomy provides the old testaments most systematic and sustained presentation of theology. Jul 12, 2008 the book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. All scripture is given by inspiration of god we can see in the old as well as in the new testament that moses is considered to be the author of deuteronomy and therefore the. Deuteronomy matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible software. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical. A commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by ian cairns. The hebrew title of the book is translated these are the words, from the first two hebrew words of the book.
The ebc has excellent commentaries on genesis, matthew, and acts, and the rest of the series is well done as well. Deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. You will also find options for commentaries on deuteronomy that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. In addition to providing basic information and insights into. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary. Thompson, we cannot fail to be challenged by the persistent demands throughout the book that we should acknowledge the complete and sole sovereignty of god in our lives. The abingdon old testament commentaries series offers compact, critical commentaries on all the books of the old testament.
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