The Relationship between God and Israel as a Biblical Portrayal of the Bond between God and the Person in the Light of Deuteronomy 1:1–4:43
As the fifth book of the Pentateuch, Deuteronomy depicts a panoramic synthesis of the entire history of Israel. Consequently, its message is very important for Old Testament theology. Deuteronomy had its origin as a book of God’s Law, communicated to the Israelites by M...
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The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow Press
2014-09-01
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| Series: | The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II |
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| Online Access: | http://czasopisma.upjp2.edu.pl/thepersonandthechallenges/article/view/658/657 |
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| Summary: | As the fifth book of the Pentateuch, Deuteronomy depicts a
panoramic
synthesis of the entire history of Israel. Consequently, its message is very
important for Old Testament theology. Deuteronomy had its origin as a
book of
God’s Law, communicated to the Israelites by Moses, giving them in a
certain
way the best guidance possible through the course of their history. The Book of
Deuteronomy raises important issues in the life and faith of the Israelites just
as they prepare to enter the land of promise. The most important of them is the
relationship between God and Israel; that direct connection of Israel’s obedience
to the divine law that should be treated as ‘rule of life’ in the Promised Land.
Moses’ first address to Israel (Deut 1:1–4:43) allows us to capture generally
the essential elements that influence both positively and negatively on forming
the vital relationship with God: the only One who can provide for every person
a happy life – lived to the full. |
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| ISSN: | 2083-8018 2391-6559 |