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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).

Written

1400s–600s BC (traditional vs. critical dating)

Audience

The second generation of — the children of those who left

Purpose

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

TemptationLeadershipDoubt

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