The Message of Deuteronomy
Published on 16. December 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-78974-308-1 (ISBN)
Description
On the Plains of Moab Moses looks to the future, forecasting the challenges that the coming generations of Israel will face and applying God's covenant word to new situations.
In this clear, cogent exposition, Raymond Brown guides us to hear and appreciate the timeless relevance of The Message of Deuteronomy. He illuminates the meaning Deuteronomy still carries for Christians today, showing us how God's law comes alive again - as a guide to good living, a call to wholehearted repentance, and a promise of healing restoration under God's merciful hand.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Deuteronomy offers an insightful, readable exposition of the Biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how it relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Deuteronomy looking to get a better grasp on the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.
Readable and reliable, The Message of Deuteronomy is a book for anyone looking for a commentary on Deuteronomy that makes clear its meaning both in its original context and for twenty-first century readers.
In this clear, cogent exposition, Raymond Brown guides us to hear and appreciate the timeless relevance of The Message of Deuteronomy. He illuminates the meaning Deuteronomy still carries for Christians today, showing us how God's law comes alive again - as a guide to good living, a call to wholehearted repentance, and a promise of healing restoration under God's merciful hand.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Deuteronomy offers an insightful, readable exposition of the Biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how it relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone studying or preaching Deuteronomy looking to get a better grasp on the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.
Readable and reliable, The Message of Deuteronomy is a book for anyone looking for a commentary on Deuteronomy that makes clear its meaning both in its original context and for twenty-first century readers.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78974-308-1 (9781789743081)
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Raymond Brown, formerly Principal of Spurgeon's College in London, was a pastor for many years. As well as The Message of Deuteronomy, he wrote the volumes on Numbers, Nehemiah and Hebrews in The Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries.
Content
Contents
General preface vii
Author's preface ix
Select bibliography xi
Chief abbreviations xiii
Introduction 1
A. Introducing the covenant (1:1 - 4:43)
1. The leader and his partners (1:1-18) 17
2. Afraid of the future? (1:19-46) 26
3. Time to begin again (2:1 - 3:11) 34
4. Present blessings encourage future service (3:12-29) 44
5. Seeing him who is invisible (4:1-43) 52
B. Expounding the covenant (4:44 - 11:32)
6. Proclaimed in a loud voice (4:44 - 5:22) 66
7. Truth to tell (5:23 - 6:25) 86
8. God's people in a new land (7:1-26) 96
9. God's word for a time of change (8:1-20) 112
10. When rebels are forgiven (9:1-29) 120
11. Love matters most (10:1 - 11:32) 129
C. Applying the covenant (12:1 - 26:19)
12. Honouring God (12:1 - 14:29) 139
13. Festivals of praise (15:1 - 16:17) 161
14. Responsible leadership (16:18 - 18:22) 172
15. When things go wrong (19:1-21) 188
16. Soldiers with a difference (20:1-20) 195
17. Families in need (21:1-23) 202
18. Loving the neighbours (22:1 - 23:16) 212
19. More about the neighbours (23:17-25) 224
20. Basic rights (24:1 - 25:4) 228
21. Community care (25:5-19) 244
22. What happens when we worship (26:1-19) 254
D. Confirming the covenant (27:1 - 30:20)
23. Carefully follow all his commands (27:1 - 29:1) 266
24. Choose life (29:2 - 30:20) 276
E. Sharing the covenant (31:1 - 34:12)
25. Israel's leaders and their message (31:1-29) 287
26. Learning by singing (32:1-47) 295
27. Parting words (33:1-29) 313
28. None like him (32:48-52; 34:1-12) 327
General preface vii
Author's preface ix
Select bibliography xi
Chief abbreviations xiii
Introduction 1
A. Introducing the covenant (1:1 - 4:43)
1. The leader and his partners (1:1-18) 17
2. Afraid of the future? (1:19-46) 26
3. Time to begin again (2:1 - 3:11) 34
4. Present blessings encourage future service (3:12-29) 44
5. Seeing him who is invisible (4:1-43) 52
B. Expounding the covenant (4:44 - 11:32)
6. Proclaimed in a loud voice (4:44 - 5:22) 66
7. Truth to tell (5:23 - 6:25) 86
8. God's people in a new land (7:1-26) 96
9. God's word for a time of change (8:1-20) 112
10. When rebels are forgiven (9:1-29) 120
11. Love matters most (10:1 - 11:32) 129
C. Applying the covenant (12:1 - 26:19)
12. Honouring God (12:1 - 14:29) 139
13. Festivals of praise (15:1 - 16:17) 161
14. Responsible leadership (16:18 - 18:22) 172
15. When things go wrong (19:1-21) 188
16. Soldiers with a difference (20:1-20) 195
17. Families in need (21:1-23) 202
18. Loving the neighbours (22:1 - 23:16) 212
19. More about the neighbours (23:17-25) 224
20. Basic rights (24:1 - 25:4) 228
21. Community care (25:5-19) 244
22. What happens when we worship (26:1-19) 254
D. Confirming the covenant (27:1 - 30:20)
23. Carefully follow all his commands (27:1 - 29:1) 266
24. Choose life (29:2 - 30:20) 276
E. Sharing the covenant (31:1 - 34:12)
25. Israel's leaders and their message (31:1-29) 287
26. Learning by singing (32:1-47) 295
27. Parting words (33:1-29) 313
28. None like him (32:48-52; 34:1-12) 327