For renowned Old Testament scholar Dr. Daniel Block, Deuteronomy is the “Gospel according to Moses.” Moses’ farewell pastoral addresses call God’s people to remember his grace in salvation, covenant relationship with him, and his revelation of a way of blessing in a lost world. Deuteronomy is to the Old Testament what John’s Gospel and Paul’s letter to the Romans are to the New, laying the theological foundation for our entire Scriptures.
What is the Gospel of Moses? How did Moses communicate that Gospel? How did he lay the foundation for the New Testament? How are Moses’ teachings for ancient Israel relevant for New Testament Christians?
Based on a lifetime of research and ministry, by discussing the literary features of each passage and exegeting the text verse by verse, this three-volume commentary offers readers a profound grasp of the Gospel according to Moses in Deuteronomy and its relevance for today.
Recommendations
Professor Block’s latest volume on Deuteronomy is a most welcome contribution to our understanding of this critically important portion of God’s word. He has proven himself over the years to be a dependable and faithful interpreter. We are all in his debt for his work on Deuteronomy, and especially on display in this volume are his keen insights on the legislative portions of the book (through chapter 23). His exegesis and lucid style illuminate the materials as critically important in the “gospel according to Moses,” always carefully explaining its continued significance for today’s Christian readers.
Bill T. Arnold
Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation
School of Biblical Interpretation, Asbury Theological Seminary
Anyone who works in the Pentateuch, and who works in the book of Deuteronomy in particular, is familiar with the stellar work of Daniel I. Block. His research reveals a deep familiarity with the Hebrew text and with contemporary literature, and his study of the book of Deuteronomy has resulted in a litany of articles and in a commentary series. His work is insightful, not always following the course of mainline commentators. He often takes the reader’s hand, as it were, and resourcefully points out the many ways that Deuteronomy represents a “5th Gospel.”
Barry Beitzel
Emeritus professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Trinity Evangelical University
Daniel Block has provided a wonderful resource for modern people to improve their lives, especially in their interactions with the deity and with other people. Block thoroughly explains the inspiring speeches of Moses to the ancient Israelite people as they prepared to enter their Promised Land, as recorded in the book of Deuteronomy. The Israelites had already experienced divine deliverance from Egypt and miraculous provision for their needs in the wilderness. Now they needed further instruction and encouragement to continue rightly responding to and cooperating with the grace of their covenant Lord in their worship and all aspects of their lives. Block’s remarkably detailed and profound interpretation of Deuteronomy enables modern readers to understand the character and principles of the same loving and righteous God. His good news of salvation and beneficial teaching transform the lives of those who accept Him as their covenant Lord.
Roy E. Gane
Prof. of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Language
Andrews University
At last—Daniel Block’s magnum opus on the book of Deuteronomy is available in print! These volumes are the fruit of over a decade spent immersed in the text of Deuteronomy, teaching it to graduate students in Wheaton and around the world as well as to his beloved Sunday School class. Here we benefit from Dr. Block’s own translation, more charts and diagrams, and robust and detailed commentary, unconstrained by the word limits of his previous commentary. I’m grateful to Inspirata Publishing for making this rich resource available for future generations. Mazel tov!
Carmen Joy Imes
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
This comprehensive work, the second in a monumental tripartite series on Deuteronomy, is vintage Block. Thorough and meticulous, he provides the reader with a translation, literary structures helpfully created, and a careful, thoughtful interpretation of the Hebrew text, not neglecting canonical and biblical theological significances of particular passages. I particularly appreciated Block’s insights into applications for worship. Ample footnotes point students of this biblical book to a number of other trails to follow should they be inclined to do so. However, for me as a preacher, this work is everything I need for preparing sermons on Moses’ sermons. All that to say, for everybody, welcome to Deuteronomy demystified!
Abraham Kuruvilla
Carl E. Bates Professor of Christian Preaching
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Daniel Block’s work on Deuteronomy is unmatched both in its God-honoring insight and its breathtaking scope. These volumes of his full-length commentary on this peerless part of Scripture are the culmination of years of careful, sensitive, and penetrating work on the text. This commentary is a priceless, Christ-centered contribution to the church, and I thank God for it!
Gary Millar
Principal
Queensland Theological College
About the Author
Daniel I. Block (PhD, University of Liverpool), is the Gunther H. Knoedler Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. He is the author of more than 120 scholarly papers and many popular articles on biblical texts and topics. His published books include The Book of Ezekiel (2 volumes, NICOT, 1997, 1998), Judges and Ruth (NAC, 1999), Deuteronomy (NIVAC, 2012), For the Glory of God: Recovering a Biblical Theology of Worship (2014), Ruth: The King is Coming (ZECOT, 2015), and Covenant: The Framework of God's Grand Plan of Redemption (2021).
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PART III MOSES' THIRD ADDRESS RESPONDING TO THE GRACE OF YHWH WITH RIGHTEOUS LIVING ( 12:1–29:1[28:69])
1 Introduction and Moses' Preamble to His Third Address (12:1–26:19; 28:1–29:1[28:69])
The Nature and Style of Moses' Third Address
Moses' Preamble to His Third Address (12:1)
Introduction to Deuteronomy 12:2–28
2 Responding to YHWH's Invitation to Worship in His Presence (12:2–14)
Introduction
The First Invitation to Worship Worship in YHWH's Presence (12:2–7)
The Second Invitation to Worship in YHWH's Presence (12:8–12)
A Concluding Exhortation (12:13–14)
Canonical and Theological Significance
3 Responding to YHWH's Generosity at Home (12:15–28)
Introduction
Moses' Instructions on Profane Slaughter (12:15–16, 20–25)
Moses' Instructions on Sacred Offerings (12:17–19, 26–27)
Conclusion (12:28)
Canonical and Theological Significance
4 Responding to YHWH's Call for Exclusive Loyalty to Him (12:29–13:18[19])
Introduction
The General Warning against Spiritual Defection (12:29–32[13:1])
Specific Warnings against Spiritual Defection (13:1–18[2–19])
Canonical and Theological Significance
5 Responding to YHWH's Invitation to Feast at His Table (14:1–21)
Introduction
The Guests at YHWH's Table (14:1–3)
The Fare at YHWH's Table (14:4–20)
A Final Reminder for Those Who Eat at YHWH's Table (14:21)
Canonical and Theological Significance
6 Demonstrating Covenant Relationship with YHWH (14:22–15:18)
Introduction
Soft Hearts and Open Hands: Generosity in Worship (14:22–29)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Soft Hearts and Open Hands: Generosity at Home (15:1–18)
Canonical and Theological Significance
7 Celebrating Covenant Relationship with YHWH: Part II (15:19–16:17)
Unscheduled Feasting in the Presence of YHWH and at Home (15:19–23)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Scheduled Feasting in the Presence of YHWH (16:1–17)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Introduction to Deuteronomy 16:18–18:22
8 The Judiciary as the Executors of Covenant Righteousness (16:18–17:13)
Introduction
A Call for Community Commitment to Righteousness (16:18–20)
Three Examples of Righteousness Violated (16:21–17:1)
The Prescription for Righteousness Violated (17:2–13)
Canonical and Theological Significance
9 The King as the Embodiment of Covenant Righteousness (17:14–20)
Introduction
The Anticipated Request for a King (17:14)
Moses' Response to the Anticipated Request for a King (17:15–20)
Canonical and Theological Significance
10 The Well-being of Levites as a Barometer of Covenant Righteousness (18:1–8)
Introduction
The Basis of the Levites' Entitlements (18:1–2)
The Nature of the Levites' Entitlements (18:3–5)
The Range of the Levites' Entitlements (18:6–8)
Canonical and Theological Significance
11 The Prophets as Divine Voices of Covenant Righteousness (18:9–22)
Introduction
The Foil for the Promise of a Prophet Like Moses (18:9–13)
The Promise of a Prophet Like Moses (18:14–20)
The Challenge to the Promise of a Prophet Like Moses (18:21–22)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Introduction to Deuteronomy 19:1–21:9
12 Righteousness in Cases of Manslaughter (and Greed) (19:1–14)
Maintaining Righteousness through Asylum Towns (19:1–13)
Canonical and Theological Significance
A Note on Righteousness and Greed (19:14)
Canonical and Theological Significance
13 Righteousness in Courts of Law (19:15–21)
Introduction
The Call for More than One Witness (19:15)
The Call for Righteous Witnesses (19:16–21)
Canonical and Theological Significance
14 Righteousness in Military Engagement (20:1–20)
Introduction
Encouraging the Troops for War (20:1–9)
Instructing the Troops for Battle (20:10–18)
Instructions for Siege Warfare (20:19–20)
Canonical and Theological Significance
15 Righteousness in the Face of an Unsolved Capital Crime (21:1–9)
Introduction
The Problem (21:1)
The Prescription (21:2–8b)
The Result (21:8c–9)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Introduction to Deuteronomy 21:10–22:30[23:1]
16 Pursuing Covenant Righteousness in Marriage and Family: Part I (21:10–23)
Introduction
Righteousness in the Treatment of War Brides (21:10–14)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Righteousness in the Treatment of the Firstborn (21:15–17)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Righteousness in the Treatment of an Incorrigible Son (21:18–21)
Canonical and Theological Significance
Righteousness in the Treatment of a Criminal's Remains (21:22–23)
Canonical and Theological Significance
17 Righteousness in the Treatment of Animals and Other Domestic Issues (22:1–12)
Introduction
Righteousness Demonstrated in Care for Domestic Animals (22:1–4)
Righteousness Demonstrated in Respect for Gender Distinctions (22:5)
Righteousness Demonstrated in Care for Wild Animals (22:6–7)
Righteousness Demonstrated in Care for One's Household (22:8)
Righteousness Demonstrated in an Ordered Life (22:9–11)
Righteousness Demonstrated in Symbolic Dress (22:12)
Canonical and Theological Significance
18 Righteousness in Marital and Heterosexual Relations (22:13–30[23:1])
Introduction
Righteousness in the Face of Marital Infidelity (22:13–21)
Righteousness in the Face of Sexual Promiscuity (22:22–30[23:1])
Canonical and Theological Significance
19 Pursuing Covenant Righteousness as the Holy People of YHWH (23:1–14[2–15])
Introduction
Guarding the Sanctity of the Assembly of YHWH (23:1–8[2–9])
Canonical and Theological Significance
Guarding the Sanctity of the Israelite Camp (23:9–14[10–15])
Canonical and Theological Significance
20 Pursuing Covenant Righteousness in Social and Economic Relationships: Part I (23:15–25[16–26])
Introduction
Safeguarding the Rights of a Refugee Slave (23:15–16[16–17])
Safeguarding the Sanctity of Worship at the Sanctuary (23:17–18[18–19])
Safeguarding the Economic Health of the People of YHWH (23:19–20[20–21])
Safeguarding Promises (23:21–23[22–24])
Safeguarding the Trust of Neighbors (23:24–25[25–26])
Canonical and Theological Significance
Select Bibliography on Deuteronomy 12–23
INDEXES
Modern Author Index
Subject Index
Biblical References Index
Ancient Non-Biblical Sources Index
ESIN：B10703445205
出版时间：2024
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