Book Introduction
Deuteronomy
Written by Moses (traditional)
The Author
Moses (traditional) — The aging leader delivering his final words to on the edge of the — a land he would never enter
Traditionally attributed to , though the account of his death was likely added by a later editor. Many scholars connect Deuteronomy to the 'Book of the Law' found in time (2 Kings 22).
1400s–600s BC (traditional vs. critical dating)
The second generation of — the children of those who left
To renew God's with the next generation and prepare them to enter the
What's It About?
Deuteronomy is farewell address — part sermon, part history lesson, part love letter. He retells the story, restates the , and pleads with Israel to choose life by obeying God. It's emotional, urgent, and deeply personal. Moses knows he's about to die, and he's pouring everything into making sure this generation doesn't repeat their parents' mistakes.
Key Themes
Life Topics
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