Deuteronomy

Publisher Marketing: Deuteronomy is full of stories of God s people and a vital vision for walking in God s way. Considered by some to be the theological center of the Old Testament, Deuteronomy has been called the gospel according to Moses, with its attention to divine grace and practices of justice. Deuteronomy has also disturbed thoughtful readers throughout history, having been used to justify violence and all manner of war. In this insightful commentary, Old Testament scholar Gerald Gerbrandt invites readers to struggle with the difficult passages and to humbly converse with the book s consistently hopeful themes of covenant, land, and leadership. By examining the book that Jesus quoted when asked about the heart of Israel s faith, Gerbrandt unfolds for readers the richness of a book that is endlessly challenging and remarkably relevant for today. Deuteronomy is the 29th volume in the Believers Church Bible Commentary series. Accessible to lay readers, useful in preaching and pastoral care, helpful for Bible study groups and Sunday school teachers, while academically sound, the commentary foregrounds an Anabaptist reading of Scripture. Key Points: Highly readable Biblical commentary for pastors and lay leaders from an Anabaptist perspective A unique format that includes sections on The Text in the Biblical Context and The Text in the Life of the Church A cooperative project of the Brethren in Christ Church, Brethren Church, Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Brethren Church, Mennonite Church Canada, and Mennonite Church USA " Contributor Bio:  Gerbrandt, Gerald E Gerald E. Gerbrandt