| Deuteronomy: A Commentary Contributor(s): Lundbom, Jack R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0802826148 ISBN-13: 9780802826145 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $78.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Commentary - Old Testament - Pentateuch - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Pentateuch |
| Dewey: 223.150 |
| LCCN: 2012043269 |
| Physical Information: 2.4" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (3.25 lbs) 1064 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This milestone commentary by Jack Lundbom is intended for any and all readers who want to better know and understand the key Pentateuchal book of Deuteronomy, which has had a huge influence on both Judaism and Christianity over the centuries. For Jews Deuteronomy contains the Decalogue and the Shema -- "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one" (6:4) -- supplemented by a code of primal legislation. Deuteronomy is much cited in the New Testament and has come to occupy an important place in the life and doctrine of the Christian church. It lifts up important wisdom themes such as humane treatment and benevolence to the poor and needy and is rich in theology, calling repeatedly on Israel to reject other gods and worship the Lord alone as holy. Besides drawing on language, archaeology, and comparative Near Eastern material, Lundbom's commentary employs rhetorical criticism in explicating the biblical text. Lundbom also cites later Jewish interpretation of the book of Deuteronomy and makes numerous New Testament connections. An appendix contains all citations of Deuteronomy in the New Testament. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lundbom, Jack R.: - Jack R. Lundbom is a life member at Clare Hall, CambridgeUniversity. Among his prior publications are JeremiahCloser Up and The Hebrew Prophets: AnIntroduction. |