Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Jewish Torah, where it is
called Devarim, "the word [of Moses]."
Chapter 1-30 of the book contains three sermons or speeches given
to the Israelites by Moses Law in the plains of Moab shortly before
they entered the Promised Land. The first sermon describes the 40
years of wandering in the wilderness leading up to this point and
concludes with an excuse to Yahweh the law (or teaching), later
called the Mosaic Law. Second, remind the people of the necessity
of following the Lord and the law (or teaching) He gave them as
their possession on earth. And thirdly, give comfort that even if
the Israelites are unfaithful and lose the earth by repentance,
things can be restored. The last chapter (31-34) contains the Song
of Moses, the blessing of Moses, and the story of the leadership of
Moses and Joshua, and finally the death of Moses on Mount Nebo.
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In fact, all secular scholars reject their assumption of Moses and
date this book between the 7th and 5th centuries BC. there are some
recognized scientists like David Rohl and others who accept his
relics. While scholars have noted several literary layers in
Deuteronomy written by different authors at different times, this
document hypothesis has largely been abandoned for other theories,
including author's translation. At a later time unrelated to the
larger context. Chapters 12-26, which contain the first two codes,
then refer to the first two precepts, and then the first, the next
chapter 26, in a similar fashion. Most scholars believe that a
decree was drafted at the end of the monarchy in the reign of King
Josiah (late 7th century BCE), though some scholars argue about a
later date during Babylonian captivity. (597-539 BC) or in Persian
times (539-332 BC). Many scholars believe that the book reflects
the economic and social needs of the Levite caste, which is thought
to have provided the author. These likely authors are commonly
called Deuteronomy.
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