Deuteronomy 1-11 : a new translation with introduction and commentary / [print]
Society of Biblical Literature abbreviation for series: AB
Moshe Weinfeld.
- first edition.
- New York : Doubleday, (c)1991.
- xiv, 457 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- The Anchor Bible ; v. 5 .
- Bible. 1964 ; English. Anchor Bible. v. 5. .
The Name and its meaning Outline of contents The literary form of Deuteronomy The covenant at the plains of Moab The covenant at the plains of Moab Composition and structure Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomic historiographer ; "Singular" and "plural" layers Deuteronomy: the Archimedean point in the history of the Pentateuchal literature The book of law (Torah) ; Relation of Deuteronomy to the Tetrateuch Relation of Deuteronomy to the Tetrateuch Deuteronomy as turning point in Israelite religion Deuteronomy and its northern roots The land in Deuteronomy The idea of the election of Israel Deuteronomy and wisdom literature Deuteronomy and the reform of Josiah The Superscription, place, and date of the address Historical survey The order to depart The organization of the judiciary The sin of the spies The speech of Moses concerning the sin of the spies The circuit of Edom, Moab, and Ammon The conquest of Transjordan The defeat of Og Summary of conquests and their allotment Instructions to the Transjordanian tribes concerning the conquest The prayer of Moses Hortatory address The assignment by Moses of the cities of refuge in Transjordan Introduction to the exposition of the Law in Chapters 5-26 The prologue to the Decalogue Exclusive allegiances to YHWH The conquest of the land; the struggle with the Canaanites and their culture The lessons from the wanderings in the desert The sin of the past The preparations for the entrance into the promised land.
Deuteronomy 1-11 is here presented in a groundbreaking new translation, with a comprehensive introduction and thorough commentary by world-renowned Israeli biblical scholar Moshe Weinfeld. [Known as the] . . . "second law," Deuteronomy portrays Moses as the founder and great lawgiver of Israel. In a series of addresses, Moses reviews his life and the life of God's people. He reminds them of the guiding hand of God, which has brought them thus far along the way, and will bring their Exodus and Wanderings to a triumphal conclusion in the Holy Land. Through a beautiful translation and insightful comments in this first of two volumes on Deuteronomy, Weinfeld reinvigorates the basic laws of society with their life-giving power: the Shema ("Hear 0 Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One"), the Great Commandment ("You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might"). These laws govern Israelite religious and communal life under God's guidance.