Deuteronomy

by Mann, Thomas W.

• ISBN13: 9780664252663
• ISBN10: 0664252664
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-12-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Deuteronomy, Thomas Mann notes, is more than a relic of ancient history. It is a living document that deals with issues that have relevance for the modern-day reader, including justice and the vision of the Great Society, individual responsibility versus the importance of community, and the nature of loyalty to God and to the world. By examining these and other issues, readers will draw striking parallels between the world of Israel several millennia ago and today. This absorbing and readable book will stimulate discussion about the Deuteronomistic prescriptions for a healthy society and their applicability to contemporary life and society.Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Author Biography

Thomas W. Mann is pastor of Parkway United Church of Christ in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Introduction	p. 1
D-Day or Doomsday? Deuteronomy 1:1-4:40	p. 23
Covenant and Commission Deuteronomy 4:44-5:33	p. 41
The First Commandment Deuteronomy 5:6-7; 6:1-25	p. 49
The Second Commandment Deuteronomy 5:8-9a; 7:1-26	p. 59
The Third through the Tenth Commandments Deuteronomy 5:11-21	p. 71
The Peril of Affluence Deuteronomy 8:1-20	p. 91
The Broken Covenant Deuteronomy 9:1-10:11	p. 95
"If You Will Only Heed" Deuteronomy 10:12-11:32	p. 101
Camp Meeting Deuteronomy 12:1-7	p. 107
Economics of the Covenant Community Deuteronomy 15:1-23; 16:1-17; 16:21-17:7	p. 113
Judge, King, Priest, and Prophet Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:14-20; 18:1-22	p. 123
The Cry of Justice Deuteronomy 24:10-15, 17-18	p. 133
The Grand Central Story - Reprise Deuteronomy 26:1-19	p. 137
Showers of Blessing, Droughts of Curse Deuteronomy 27:1-30:20	p. 143
Testament Deuteronomy 31:1-32:22; 34:1-12	p. 159
Works Cited	p. 169
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