Deuteronomy

Introduction DEUTERONOMY - Introduction THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY. INTRODUCTION. This Book is called Deuteronomy, which signifies a second law, because it repeats and inculcates the ordinances formerly given on Mount Sinai, with other precepts not expressed before. The Hebrews, from the first words in the Book, call it Elle Haddebarim. (Challoner) --- It may be divided into many discourses, which Moses made to the people during the last two months of his life. (Haydock) --- The first was delivered by him on the first day of the eleventh month of the fortieth year, since the deliverance of the Hebrews out of Egypt, and relates various particulars which had occurred to them. In chap. iv. 41, and following, a supplement from the Book of Numbers is given to this discourse. Chap. v., a fresh exhortation to the people commences, which continues until chap. xxvii., where the famous blessings and maledictions, from the mountains of Garizim and Hebal, are related.…

• Dt 6:4 — The Lord is one.
• Dt 6:5 — Love the Lord.
• Dt 18:15 — A prophet like Moses.

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