DEUTERONOMY 31-34. Moses-' last words and the closing events of his
life. The narrative parts (based on JE and in part on P) resemble chs.
1- 3, and are probably by the same author or compiler. Deuteronomy
32:1 (the Song of Moses) and Deuteronomy 33 (the Blessing of Moses)
are independent pieces of... [ Continue Reading ]
Moses'song is a didactic poem, a theodicy in which Yahweh's ways are
vindicated. In its sentiments and artistic form it is unsurpassed in
the poetry of the OT. Its dominant theme is Yahweh's justice and
lovingkindness to Israel notwithstanding the nation's sinfulness. It
is impossible to fix the dat... [ Continue Reading ]