Deuteronomy (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries | TOTC)

by Edward J. Woods

Publisher:

Inter-Varsity

, 2011

Overview

Deuteronomy has been aptly described as a book “on the boundary.” It addresses the possibilities of new life “beyond the Jordan” as dependent upon Israel’s keeping of the law and acknowledgment of Yahweh’s supremacy. Moses leaves the people with his last will and testament that would ensure their success and well-being in the new land. In this completely new volume on Deuteronomy in the Tyndale Commentary series, Edward Woods expounds upon the book’s breathtaking and all-encompassing vision. He shows how the Israelites—from king to ordinary citizen—were exhorted to make its words the interpreter of their life’s story within the land.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Deuteronomy is therefore best understood as a covenant renewal document and not an initial statement of covenant establishment (Merrill 1994: 52). It seeks to anticipate fully changes that would be brought about by the entrance and settlement into the land of Canaan.” (Page 27)

“Indeed, the laws of Deuteronomy were not a burden to be borne, but Yahweh’s gracious gift of life to his covenant people (30:15–20).” (Page 32)

“Thus, ‘Torah’ relates to the exposition of the law, as well as to its written form, that all Israel might learn and know God’s will.” (Page 32)

“Deuteronomy understands the divine Torah (tôrâ) as the whole body of teaching, from oral exposition (1:5) to the written form (27:8), showing the people of Israel the way to live in fellowship with Yahweh and with one another. That life, especially encompassed by the decrees and laws/statutes, would enable Israel to enjoy the blessings of the covenant to the full.” (Page 33)

“Its place alongside the ark of the covenant suggests that the Ten Commandments within the ark are central, and that Deuteronomy is an important elaboration and a witness against Israel. This means that law in Deuteronomy is an expression of the will of God, which must be obeyed, if Israel is to love and serve the Lord with all their heart (10:12–13; 26:16–19).” (Page 32)

Product Details

• Title: Deuteronomy: An Introduction and Commentary (Woods)
• Author: Edward J. Woods
• Series: Tyndale Commentaries
• Volume: 5
• Publisher: Inter-Varsity
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Deuteronomy › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781844745333, 9780830842810, 9780830893843, 1844745333, 0830842810, 0830893849
• Resource ID: LLS:TOTC05DTWOODS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-23T00:19:48Z

About Edward J. Woods

Now retired, Edward J. Woods was formerly Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at the Melbourne School of Theology, Victoria, Australia (formerly the Bible College of Victoria), where he still teaches part time. He has also served as a moderator in Old Testament studies for the Australian College of Theology, as a pastor in Australia and as a theological teacher in Northern Zambia.