Criticism, True and False: Or the Present State of the Deuteronomy Controversy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gavin Carlyle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 133046804X ISBN 13: 9781330468043

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the debate over who wrote the Pentateuch and how its teachings fit with history

This carefully argued overview examines Deuteronomy and related biblical texts, weighing claims about authorship, dating, and the place of worship in ancient Israel. It presents a defense of traditional views and shows how critics have approached the same evidence, without overstating conclusions.

The discussion moves through core questions about Mosaic authorship, the central place of sacrifice, and how the law fits the arc of Israel’s history. It explains the logic behind centralizing worship, the role of the tabernacle and temple, and how later developments might relate to earlier writings. The author uses historical context and textual consistency to address common objections, offering a clear picture of why many readers find the traditional account persuasive.
What you will experience

• A clear map of key arguments for and against Mosaic authorship and Deuteronomic law
• Insight into how central place worship and the kingdom’s origin are treated in biblical law
• Discussion of methodological criticisms and why certain lines of reasoning are considered persuasive
• A look at how broader biblical books are treated by critics and defenders alike

Ideal for readers of theology, biblical history, and those curious about how ancient texts are interpreted today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133046804X
• ISBN 13: 9781330468043
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40