Introduction to Deuteronomy: Iām always fascinated by the introduction section to each book. Even if I donāt have much to say about what Iāve read, I still find it very interesting. The NRSV study bible provides extensive detail about each book in the introduction. Discussion of authorship, date, and historical context always intrigue me. It makes me want to read more about each book in the Bible. Just to better understand all of this stuff is really interesting to me. For example, itās really interesting that the structure and messages in Deuteronomy match other historical documents from other cultures, such as the Vassal Treaty of Esarhaddon (672 bce) (p. 248).
One other thing is that I saw in the notes that there are four headings that organize this book. First heading is at 1.1 (Introducing Deuteronomy). It is the start of Mosesā first speech. Second heading is at 4.44 (Recounting the Horeb covenant). Third heading is at 29.1 (The new covenant at Moab). Fourth heading is at 33.1 (Mosesā blessing).
Iām excited about starting another book.