Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Moses was the author of the first 5 books of the bible. Deuteronomy chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new. If you can afford more than one commentary on deuteronomy, this one is well worth considering. 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. The unity of the pentateuch and the fact that moses is the author of it have often been denied since the 19th century. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry. The best deuteronomy commentaries are listed below. 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. The genre of the book of deuteronomy is not much different from that of exodus. The english title deuteronomy comes from the greek septuagint lxx mistranslation of copy of this law in deut 17. 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. 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. 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 commentaries are also for upperlevel college or university students and to those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. Deuteronomy 2 moses remembers the desert years and the march on to canaan a. 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. The new ungers bible dictionary introduces the book of deuteronomy with.
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. If you desire to understand the core of rushdoonys thinking, this commentary on deuteronomy is one volume you must read. This free devotional is full of insight and wisdom for college students. 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 overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible software. Another person wrote the beginning of the book deuteronomy 1. The hebrew title of the book is translated these are the words, from the first two hebrew words of the book. Commentaries on the book of deuteronomy for various authors. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary on. 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. 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.
Thompson makes this important old testament book come to life. The tyndale ot commentaries series is an oldie, but they are in the process of updating it. Commentaries on the book of deuteronomy for various. This is why the book of deuteronomy is central to a gospel of victory in time and eternity. Commentary on the book of deuteronomy by matthew henry old. The book of deuteronomy the new international commentary.
Containing moses final messages to the people of israel before their entrance into the promised land, the book is rich in theological significance. Free bible commentary on deuteronomy in simple english. Deuteronomy completes the fivepart literary unit called the pentateuch. A commentary on the book of deuteronomy, by ian cairns. When asked what the greatest commandment is, jesus cites deuteronomy 6. Aug 11, 2016 deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. 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.
Deuteronomy is primarily the retelling of mosaic law, but its text is still important today. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 2. 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. Deuteronomy is a book about israels preparation for a new life. Author and date moses has been traditionally recognized as the author of deuteronomy, since the book itself testifies that moses wrote it 1. Criticism has especially focused on the book of deuteronomy as it is said to have been written only at the time of.
Published by used with permission 1 deuteronomy chapter one introductory remarks. In addition to providing basic information and insights into. To all his precepts, warnings, and prophecies, moses added a. It is a very easy to read book and not restricted to the scholar. Jul 12, 2008 the book of deuteronomy is one of the most frequently cited old testament books in the new testament. The biblical book whose law and theology most directly shaped later judaism. This book stresses the covenant between god and israel, summed up in. Deuteronomy overview matthew henrys complete commentary.
It is narrative history and law, although there is a song from moses just after he commissions joshua. Deuteronomy with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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 commentary, sermon, illustration, devotional. Thompson deuteronomy tyndale old testament commentaries, 1974. 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. This is why i was pleased to receive a new commentary on deuteronomy by edward j.
The order in which the tribes are here blessed, is not the same as is observed elsewhere. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Essentially, the book of deuteronomy was a sermon or a series of sermons, preached by moses to israel, and preached with a. Gordon mcconville offers a theological interpretation of the old testament book of deuteronomy in the context of the biblical. 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. Deuteronomy, volume v of commentaries on the pentateuch. Deuteronomy, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old. Best deuteronomy commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Deuteronomy overview james burton coffman commentaries. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in.
Commentaries for the book of deuteronomy the edomites to be spared. Commentaries for deuteronomy chapter 33 the glorious majesty of god. The abingdon old testament commentaries series offers compact, critical commentaries on all the books of the old testament. The book tells us in several places that moses was the author 1. 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. Mcconville deuteronomy apollos old testament commentary, 2002.
Best commentaries and books on deuteronomy logos bible. These are collected interpretations and commentaries for each chapter of the holy bible by various authors exposition of the book of deuteronomy. Thompson, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1974, 349 pp. The intended audience for this series is ministers and christian educators. Best deuteronomy commentaries updated for 2020 best. This book does not contain a second or distinct law. But it does repeat much of the law that is in the earlier books. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Like the book of romans in the new testament, the book of deuteronomy provides the old testaments most systematic and sustained presentation of theology.
Deuteronomy overview james burton coffman commentaries on. There are three main opinions about who wrote the book of deuteronomy. 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. 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. This signifies that the law made nothing perfect, hebrews 7.
Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the last book of the pentateuch greek for fivebook or of the thora hebrew word for law. Contents, arrangement, and character of deuteronomy. 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. 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. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy facebook. The book of deuteronomy and the epistle to the hebrews contain the best comment on the nature, design, and use of the law. Top 5 commentaries on the book of deuteronomy ligonier ministries. 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. Craigie has written an excellent commentary on one of the most important books in the bible, the book of deuteronomy.
Deuteronomy commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Recounting gods foundational relationship with israel, deuteronomy is set in the form of moses speeches to israel just before entry into the promised land. Satans departure shows that he too knew and felt the power of the words quoted. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies.
Deuteronomy 34 bible commentary matthew henry concise. 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. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on. A scholarly study showing that the book of deuteronomy is a carefully constructed, coherent treatise, written with a definite purpose in mind. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book. You can find the best commentary on deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side. Deuteronomy matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of.
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. The structure is often described as a series of three speeches or sermons chapters 1. It emphasizes gods love, justice, and transcendence. Read deuteronomy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. This song describes the history that the israelites had experienced. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading abingdon old testament commentaries. 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. Enduring word bible commentary deuteronomy chapter 1. Cairns commentary on deuteronomy is a new addition to the international theological commentary series. Study the bible online using commentary on deuteronomy and more. Deuteronomy chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new. In its introduction to the book of deuteronomy, the pulpit commentary says. 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.
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