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The theological significance of Deuteronomy cannot be overestimated. Few books in the Bible proclaim such a relevant word of grace and gospel to the church today. At its heart, Deuteronomy records the covenantal relationship between God and his people. God graciously has chosen Israel as his covenant partner and has demonstrated his covenantal commitment to them. Moses challenges the Israelites...

THIS FIRST SUBSECTION OF 6:4–8:20 may be the shortest, but it may also be the most profound. Readers tend to fix their attention on the opening, “Hear, O Israel,” but this šemaʿ is just the first of a series of imperatives that dominate the paragraph: “hear,” “love,” “impress,” “talk,” “tie,” and “write.” THE SHEMA IS ONE of the most important symbols of Judaism.2 To this day, orthodox Jews recite verses 4–5 twice daily as part of their prayers
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