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Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 6A: Deuteronomy 1:1–21:9, Revised is unavailable, but you can change that!

For centuries the book of Deuteronomy has been studied as a compilation of three sermons followed by three appendices. In his penetrating new study of this fifth book of the Pentateuch, Duane Christensen argues that “Deuteronomy is best explained as a didactic poem, composed to be recited publicly to music in ancient Israel within a liturgical setting.” Christensen calls readers to understand...

The familiar words שׁמע ישׂראל, “Hear, O Israel,” in 6:4 introduce the final two sections of the second weekly portion in the Torah readings from the book of Deuteronomy, which may be outlined in a menorah pattern: A The great commandment: Love YHWH your God 6:4–9 B Remember to fear YHWH, for he is a jealous God 6:10–15 C Be careful to keep the commandments 6:16–19 X Tell your children of the exodus from Egypt 6:20–22 C´ God will preserve us if we keep his commandments 6:23–25 B´ Destroy
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