DEUTERONOMY 12-26, 28. A code of laws (Deuteronomy 1-26) followed by
promises to the obedient and threats of punishment for the rest
(Deuteronomy 28): see Introd., p. 231. The great Deuteronomic law of
one sanctuary is taught or implied in Deuteronomy 12:1 to Deuteronomy
19:13 and hardly in any othe... [ Continue Reading ]
DEUTERONOMY 12:29 TO DEUTERONOMY 13:1. Yahwism must be kept free from
all taint of Canaanite heathenism when Israel has entered Canaan. The
danger would arise from the ancient belief that everyone should
worship the god of the country in which he resides. D is an
uncompromising Yahwist.
DEUTERONOMY... [ Continue Reading ]