The theology of Deuteronomy is multifaceted, and it is clearly one of the most important books in the OT. It is quite different from the first four books of the Pentateuch, and hence we must examine its contribution to the narrative. If we were to sum up the book briefly, Deuteronomy calls upon Israel to obey Yahweh in order to enter and stay in the land. Only those who submit to Yahweh’s lordship will experience his blessing. It is imperative to see, however,
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