Deuteronomy: Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary

✍ Scribed by Mark E. Biddle

• Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 559
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Deuteronomy
Contents
Author's Preface
Series Preface
Introduction
The Introduction to Deuteronomy
Passage through Friendly and Hostile Territories
The Distribution of Israel’s Transjordanian Territory
Theophany, Covenant, Idolatry, Exile, and Monotheism: Paranesis and Tradition
Israel at Mt. Horeb: The Decalogue
The Shema: The Centrality of the First Commandment
Israel’s Neighbors-to-be: The Danger Posed by Foreign Cultures
Desert and Promised Land: The Dangers Posed by Want and Prosperity
Election and Arrogance
A Summary Call to Covenant Obedience
The Deuteronomic Code: Deuteronomy 12–26
Explication of the First Commandment: “You Shall Have No Other Gods”
Explication of the Second Commandment: “Do Not Misuse the Name of YHWH, Your God”
Explication of the Third Commandment: “Remember the Sabbath Day”
Explication of the Fourth Commandment: “Honor Father and Mother”
The Protection of Innocent Life
Limits on Killing in War
Life and Death in Tension
Protect Life
Explication of the Sixth Commandment: “Do Not Commit Adultery”
Explication of the Seventh Commandment: “Do Not Steal”
Explication of the Eighth Commandment: “Do Not Bear False Witness”
Explication of the Ninth Commandment: “Do Not Covet Your Neighbor’s Wife”
Explication of the Tenth Commandment: “Do Not Covet Anything Belonging to Your Neighbor”
Conclusion to the Deuteronomic Code
The Shechem Ceremony
Covenant Blessings and Curses
Covenant Renewal in Moab
The Transferal of Leadership and the Deposit of Witnesses
Moses’ Song
Moses’ Blessing
Moses’ Death and Burial
Bibliography
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Sidebars
Index of Scriptures
Index of Topics
Illustration Credits