Deuteronomy /
Wright, Christopher J. H., 1947-,
Deuteronomy / [print] Christopher J.H. Wright. - Peabody, Massachusetts : Hendrickson Publishers ; 1996. [Carlisle, Cumbria] : Paternoster Press, (c)1996. - xiv, 350 pages ; 22 cm. - New International biblical commentary. Old Testament series ; 4 . - New International biblical commentary. Old Testament series ; 4. .
"Based on the New International Version."
A the boundary -- Structures for growth -- A reminder of wasted opportunity -- A reminder of past victories -- Obedience and loyalty to Israel's unique God -- Introduction to Israel's covenantal constitution : the decalogue -- The ten commandments -- Moses the mediator -- One Lord, one love, one loyalty -- Israel's election and its implications -- Not by bread alone -- Not because of Israel's righteousness -- Walk in all God's ways -- The crucial choice : blessing or curse -- The name above all names -- Sources of the temptation to go after other gods -- Israel's distinctiveness mirrored in the home and farm -- Release of debts and slaves -- Israel's rhythm of celebration : three annual festivals -- Leadership in Israel : judges and kings -- Leadership in Israel : priests and prophets -- Manslaughter, murder, and malice -- Policies and limits in the conduct of war -- Rectifying public and private wrongs -- Respect for life in all its forms -- The integrity of marriage and sexual relationships -- Community laws : defining and protecting the community -- Community laws : a portrait of a caring society -- Community laws : conclusion -- Celebration and commitment -- Covenant renewal and covenant curse -- Blessings and curses -- Summary and renewal of the covenant -- A song for the future -- The last mountain : the blessing and death of Moses.
Publisher's description: Section by section exposition with key terms and phrase highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes. This set is for serious and general readers alike. Wright is Principal of All Nations Christian College in England. His Ph.D. is from Cambridge University.
9780853647256 9781565631717
96028350
GB97-45803
Bible.--Deuteronomy--Commentaries.
BS1275.W948.D488 1996
Deuteronomy / [print] Christopher J.H. Wright. - Peabody, Massachusetts : Hendrickson Publishers ; 1996. [Carlisle, Cumbria] : Paternoster Press, (c)1996. - xiv, 350 pages ; 22 cm. - New International biblical commentary. Old Testament series ; 4 . - New International biblical commentary. Old Testament series ; 4. .
"Based on the New International Version."
A the boundary -- Structures for growth -- A reminder of wasted opportunity -- A reminder of past victories -- Obedience and loyalty to Israel's unique God -- Introduction to Israel's covenantal constitution : the decalogue -- The ten commandments -- Moses the mediator -- One Lord, one love, one loyalty -- Israel's election and its implications -- Not by bread alone -- Not because of Israel's righteousness -- Walk in all God's ways -- The crucial choice : blessing or curse -- The name above all names -- Sources of the temptation to go after other gods -- Israel's distinctiveness mirrored in the home and farm -- Release of debts and slaves -- Israel's rhythm of celebration : three annual festivals -- Leadership in Israel : judges and kings -- Leadership in Israel : priests and prophets -- Manslaughter, murder, and malice -- Policies and limits in the conduct of war -- Rectifying public and private wrongs -- Respect for life in all its forms -- The integrity of marriage and sexual relationships -- Community laws : defining and protecting the community -- Community laws : a portrait of a caring society -- Community laws : conclusion -- Celebration and commitment -- Covenant renewal and covenant curse -- Blessings and curses -- Summary and renewal of the covenant -- A song for the future -- The last mountain : the blessing and death of Moses.
Publisher's description: Section by section exposition with key terms and phrase highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. A separate section of notes at the close of each chapter provides additional textual and technical comments. Each commentary also includes a selected bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes. This set is for serious and general readers alike. Wright is Principal of All Nations Christian College in England. His Ph.D. is from Cambridge University.
9780853647256 9781565631717
96028350
GB97-45803
Bible.--Deuteronomy--Commentaries.
BS1275.W948.D488 1996