
THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE
PREFACE.
CHAPTER I - THE AUTHORSHIP AND AGE OF DEUTERONOMY
CHAPTER II - THE HISTORIC SETTING OF DEUTERONOMY
CHAPTER III - THE DIVINE GOVERNMENT - Deut. i.-iii.
CHAPTER IV - THE DECALOGUE—ITS FORM - Deut. v. 1-21.
CHAPTER V - THE DECALOGUE—ITS SUBSTANCE
CHAPTER VI - THE MEDIATORSHIP OF MOSES - Deut. v. 22-33
CHAPTER VII - LOVE TO GOD THE LAW OF LIFE - Deut. vi. 4, 5
CHAPTER VIII - EDUCATION—MOSAIC VIEW - Deut. vi. 6-25
A careful, page‑by‑page guide, this work walks listeners through the heart of Deuteronomy, drawing out its theological depth while keeping an eye on the historical backdrop. The editor’s introduction explains why the author chose to focus on the law’s moral pulse instead of sprawling into every scholarly debate. The result is a clear roadmap that respects both ancient context and contemporary curiosity.
Each chapter tackles a distinct facet— the shape of the Decalogue, Moses’ farewell addresses, the roles of king, priest, and prophet, and the practical rules governing daily life. The author offers concise reflections on how those ancient statutes still speak to issues of justice, worship, and personal devotion today. While he notes modern critical questions, the emphasis remains on what the text means for faith and practice.
Designed for students, clergy, and anyone interested in biblical study, the exposition blends academic rigor with an approachable tone. Listeners will find the material organized, thoughtfully argued, and useful for sermons, personal study, or group discussion.
Language
en
Duration
~15 hours (899K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Colin Bell, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1844–1936
A Scottish-born biblical scholar who built much of his career in Australia, he became known for clear, thoughtful writing on the Old Testament and for his long leadership in education. His work joined serious scholarship with a practical teacher’s eye, which helped it reach readers well beyond the classroom.
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