When it comes to discussions related to the composition and interpretation of the books in the Old Testament, few other books are more contested than Deuteronomy. Even among evangelicals, the differences in thoughts and opinions can be greatly varied. What is found in Sepher Torath Mosheh is a collection of essays on Deuteronomy that take a comprehensive look at its origin, composition, ideology, ethic, and connection to other biblical books. These essays were originally presented at a special colloquium at Wheaton College in the fall of 2015 in hopes of providing a space where evangelicals could discuss these differences and provide a glimpse into the current state of evangelical scholarship in relation to the book of Deuteronomy. This is an excellent resource for graduate students and professors specializing in Hebrew or the Old Testament.
This important collection of essays advances our understanding of key historical, literary, and theological issues in Deuteronomy research through fresh and penetrating analyses of evidence from a holistic biblical perspective. The authors competently and responsibly engage critical questions of authorship, dating, and interpretation of the book while accepting the face value of the text. --Roy E. Gane, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University
A collection of essays by committed evangelical scholars, this fascinating volume is a must read for committed Jews and Catholics as well. Here we listen in on a roundtable discussion by top experts concerning scholarly first assumptions about how to date a biblical text and determine its unity of composition. The voices are varied. But each puts forth an informed model of how the faithful can engage scripture with intellectual and spiritual integrity. --Joshua Berman, Professor of Bible, Bar-Ilan University, author of Inconsistency in the Torah: Ancient Literary Convention and the Limits of Source Criticism
Written by scholars for scholars, this edited volume revisits signature issues in the critical study of Deuteronomy notably date, composition, and purposes of the text. Central to the ongoing discussion is the relationship between Deuteronomy (in some form) and the Josianic reform. These stellar contributors bring carefully researched and well-articulated evangelical perspectives into the conversations, marshaling primary extrabiblical sources and demonstrating nuanced methodology in doing innerbiblical exegesis, thereby advancing the discourse to new levels. --Elaine A. Phillips, Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies, Gordon College
